The lowest term for 2/11 is 2/11 because it can not be reduced. The lowest term for 7/11 is 7/11 to because it can not be reduced
The question lacks the total number of socks and belts altogether. Thsi value is necessary so that we can create another equation to solve the unknowns.
if assumed that a = b, the answer, a = b = 2.43 will not make sense since you cannot buy 43% of a pair of socks. Completely define the conditions so that the answer can be obtained.
by trial and error, 3 pair of socks and 2 belts would be a sensible answer
9/8 that’s what I got but you can reduce it
The answer is B.
The reason is because what you do to find that discount from your original amount, you multiply your amount that you have from the start, (380.00) and multiply that by your discount or sale, whatever, and make sure to put as a decimal and then you get your answer
