Answer:
5
Step-by-step explanation:
1. according to the condition

2. when the both prices are increased the ratio is

3. when the both prices are reduced the ratio is

4. using the equations written in steps 2&3 it is possible to make up the system of the two equations:

where x=160; y=52.
5. ration x:y=5.
Answer:
5
Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:
-2
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's call the number x. The statement tells us that
x^2 - 10 = 3x, or
x^2-3x-10 = 0
Factoring:
(x-5)(x+2) = 0. Here, we see that there are two solutions: x = 5 and x = -2. So, the negative solution is x = -2.
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Answer:
D) 6.003 ÷ 12
Step-by-step explanation:
All of the quotients differ from 0.5 by at least one order of magnitude except ...
6.003/12 = 0.50025
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The others are ...
A: 0.301/60 = 0.0050166... (repeating)
B: 0.051/10 = 0.0051
C: 2.499/49 = 0.051