SOLUTION: By what percent will a fraction change if its numerator is increased by 60% and its denominator is decreased by 20%?
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Question 1036978: By what percent will a fraction change if its numerator is increased by 60% and its denominator is decreased by 20%?
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By what percent will a fraction change if its numerator is increased by 60% and its denominator is decreased by 20%?
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n/d --> 1.6n/(0.8d) = 2n/d
2x as large, a 100% increase
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