"a rise of a quarter from last year" means the percentage went up by 25%
x = old value
x + 25% of x = x + 0.25x = 1.25x = new value = 0.25 since "1 in 4" means 1/4 = 0.25
So,
1.25x = 0.25
x = 0.25/1.25
x = 0.2
x = 2/10
x = 1/5
Answer: The fraction of families that owed money is 1/5, or 1 in 5.
Answer:
8.553
Step-by-step explanation:
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Answer: I believe that the answer is B
Step-by-step explanation: The square root of 3 is an irrational number and 2 is a rational number thereby eliminating answer choices C and D. Thereafter, the product of the two numbers is 3.46410161514 which I believe to be an irrational number therefore eliminating A and B is your correct answer
180
180- 40=140
140 / 2= 70
