SOLUTION: A house with an original value of $180,000. increased in vlue to $220,000. in 5 years. What is the ratio of the increase in price to the original price. $220,000/$1

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Question 439334: A house with an original value of $180,000. increased in vlue to $220,000. in 5 years. What is the ratio of the increase in price to the original price.

$220,000/$180,000 = 11/9
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A house with an original value of $180,000. increased in vlue to $220,000. in 5 years. What is the ratio of the increase in price to the original price.
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Increase in price = (220,000-180,000) = 40,000
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Ratio = 40,000/180,000 = 40/180 = 2/9 = 2:9
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Stan H.