The ratio of a to b is 4 to 5, where a and b are positive.
The ratio of a to b is 4 to 5, where a and b are positive. If x equals a increased by 25 percent of a, and m equals b decreased by 80 percent of b, what is the value of m/x?
Answer/Solution
1/5
Steps/Work
a/b = 4/5
m/x = (1/5)*5 / (5/4)*4 = 1/5
The answer is A.
m/x = (1/5)*5 / (5/4)*4 = 1/5
The answer is A.