Rita and Marley are each opening a checking account. Rita’s initial deposit is $200, and Marley’s is $300. Rita will make weekly
deposits of $20. Marley will make weekly withdrawals of $5. Write and solve an equation to find the number of weeks after which Rita’s and Marley’s account balances will be equal.
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Answer:
Option C, 14/21=9/21 is the proportion.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
a.5/7 = 10/12
b.9/15 = 12/18
c.4/6 = 8/12
d.14/21 = 9/12
We have to find the proportions.
In proportion two ratios are equal, as it has an equality sign in between so both side must be of same ratio in its simplest form.
Let's work with option C
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To find the simplest form we have to divide the numerator and denominator with same digit (or its factor).
Simplest form of =
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Simplest form of =
Both sides in option C have equal ratios of 2/3.
So 4/6=8/12 is in proportion.