Answer:
The answer to your question is a = 40, b = 5/8
Step-by-step explanation:
Data
ab = 25
log₄a - log₄b = 3
Process
1.- Use the law log of a quotient
log₄ a/b = 3
2.- Convert the log to an exponent
a/b = 4³
a/b = 64 Equation l
ab = 25 Equation ll
3.- Solve equation l for a
a = 64b
4.- Substitute in equation ll
(64b)b = 25
-Simplify
64b² = 25
-Solve for b
b² = 25/64
b = 5/8
5.- Substitute the value of b to find a
a = 64(5/8)
-Simplification
a = 40
1.6 is the answer the nearest penny would be 2
Just divide 8 by 4.99
P-0.40p = 0.60p
C. Decrease by 40% is the same as multiply by 60%.
Assume that p = 10
10 - 0.40(10) = 0.60(10)
10 - 4 = 6
6 = 6
Based on the above assumption. 40% of 10 is 4 ; and 60% of 10 is 6. So, 10 less 4(40% of 10) is equal to 6 (60% of 10).
Percentage is used because 0.40 and 0.60 will be multiplied with 100% to get the equivalent percentage 0.40 x 100% = 40% ; 0.60 x 100% = 60%
