The original gross margin is (2.50 / 1.00) - 1 = (2.5 - 1) = 1.5 = 150%
the cost increases 0.25, is an increase of (0.25 / 1.00) = 25%
in order to keep the same gross margin, you need to increase the sale price by 25%
2.50*1.25 = 3.125
Then the gross margin is (3.125 / 1.25) - 1 = (2.5 - 1) = 1.5 = 150% ( same as original )
Answer: 1/2= 5/10
5/10 - 3/10 = 2/10 or 1/5
so planet X is 1/5 of a light-year closer
Step-by-step explanation:
It can be made 1/10 as much by moving it one place to the right.
