mambas2001 mambas2001
  • 10-03-2018
  • Mathematics
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By what percent will a fraction increase if its numerator is decreased by 30% and its denominator is decreased by 50%?

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Janay1012
Janay1012 Janay1012
  • 10-03-2018
Let the fraction be (x/y).

If the numerator is decreased by 30% and its denominator is decreased by 50%

the new fraction becomes (0.7x/0.5y)=1.4(x/y)


The increase=(1.4-1)*100=0.4*100=40%
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dianafos2020
dianafos2020 dianafos2020
  • 28-01-2021

Answer:

40%

Step-by-step explanation:

I had this in rsm

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