ANSWER:
We have to find new side-lengths of PQR triangle.
Original sides are.

After multiplying by 2.5 we get

These are the new sides of the P'Q'R' triangle.
From c=b-5
Independent variable is b, the number of cookies in the jar before your visit
Dependent variable is c, the number of cookies remaining in jar
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The easiest way to solve this comparison without any unusual comparisons is to find a common denominator for the two fractions.
2/5 = 18/45
4/9 = 20/45
Since 20/45 is bigger than 18/45, we know that 4/9 is greater than 2/5
3 liters of soda
1.5 pints of sherbet
4.5 cups of ice