1/4 is
the answer
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Answer:
The least number of stamps required is 
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number of
cent stamps be
and
cent stamps be 
We have

The minimum number is obtained when more
cent stamps are used
Here
cannot be greater than
since 
Substitute 

Not possible since
is not a fraction
Substitute 

Not possible since
is not a fraction
Substitute 

Possible
Hence minimum number of stamps is

multiply 17 by 6%
17 * 0.06 = 1.02 increase
17 +1.02 = 18.02 new hourly wage
Let the unknown variable be x.
5627x=41
x=41/5627
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
To be rational means to be able to express the result as the ratio of two whole numbers.
a) 4/7 + (-1/3) = 12/21 - 7/21 = 5/21 so rational
b) √(4) • 2/5 = ±2 • 2/5 = ±4/5 so both solutions are rational