SOLUTION: If b = 83 1/3% of c, and a = 60% of b, what percent is a of c?

SOLUTION: If b = 83 1/3% of c, and a = 60% of b, what percent is a of c?

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Question 625901: If b = 83 1/3% of c, and a = 60% of b, what percent is a of c?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, I want to find 83 1/3 % as a fraction
I'll say

Multiply top and bottom by

So, 83 1/3 % = 5/6
Then,
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And 60% =
, so

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and

Multiply top and bottom of the right side by

= 50%
a is 50% of c
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