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  • 13-05-2024
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¬If 5% percent more than a is b, and b is 15% percent less than c, what is the ratio of a to c

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regalmocha17 regalmocha17
  • 13-05-2024

Answer:

The ratio of a to c is 17/21.

Step-by-step explanation:

We can represent b as 1.05a as b is 5% more than a.

We can represent b as 0.85c as b is 15% less than c or 85% of c.

It becomes:

1.05a = 0.85c

1.05a/c = 0.85

a/c = 0.85/1.05

a/c = 17/21

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