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?

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Answer/Solution

1/5

Steps/Work

a/b = 4/5
m/x = (1/5)*5 / (5/4)*4 = 1/5
The answer is A.

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The ratio of a to b is to , where a and b are positive. If x equals a increased by percent of a, and m equals b decreased by percent of b, what is the value of m / x?

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