Answer:
x= 3,-5
Step-by-step explanation:
Hi there!
Below is the fraction we are working with:

To simplify this fraction down to its lowest form, we see what number(s) can go into the numerator and the denominator evenly. We can start off with the number 2. 2 goes evenly into each number, can't it? :)
So, we can cut down
to
.
is already in it's simplest form. Now, we can see if they're equivalent. If not, we have to start all over.
Since
equals 83.3, we have to make sure
does, too.
Just divide the numerator by the denominator to see what you have.
5 ÷ 6 = 83.3 with a repeating decimal, so they're equivalent!
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Answer:
B : a 20% increase in variable costs
Step-by-step explanation:
Here the industry is seeing a 20% increase in activity levels over the fourth quarter. Since, there has been an increase in activity levels the fixed cost would remain the same but the variable cost being variable would increase with increase in production activity in same proportion as the increase in production.
B : a 20% increase in variable costs