When you write 55% you are basically writing a shortened version of <span>55100</span>
So the amount of increase is <span>55100</span> of 120. The mathematical equivalent of the word 'of' is multiply
So increase is:<span> <span>55% of 120</span><span> → <span>55100</span>×120=66</span></span>
So the new total is <span>120+66=</span>
<span>186</span>
Answer: 35/3 or 11 2/3
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
21 : 8
Step-by-step explanation:
A:B=3:4
A/B = 3/4
A = 3/4 B..... (1)
B:C =7:2
B/C = 7/2
B = 7/2 C.... (2)
From equations (1) & (2)

Phil is 20, Steve is 21, and Esther is 19. Steve is the oldest