Answer:
Shane started the problem correctly
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given problem (-5) - (-1 3/4).
Mariah started the problem as (-5) + 1 - 3/4
Shane started the problem as (-5) + 1 + 3/4
We need to find who started the problem correctly.
The problem should be started by converting the mixed fraction into improper fraction i,e

Now we will solve bracket by multiplying -1 with term inside the bracket i.e


Let's compare both the procedures now:
Mariah:



Therefore, Mariah did not start the problem correctly.
Shane:



Therefore, Shane started the problem correctly.
It is four. So two and two you add them together to be four. Good job. Your learning :)
Answer:
30.0% decrease.
Step-by-step explanation:
A diamond ring was reduced from $999.99 to $699.99
The decrease is; $999.99 - $699.99 = $300.00
Percentage decrease =
× 100
i.e percentage decrease =
× 100 = 30.0003%
And it equals to 30.0% (rounded off to the nearest tenth of a percent)
You can each order from: Column A- 6 times, Column B- 4 times