document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=439334>Question 439334</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 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.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "     $220,000/$180,000  =  11/9  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Increase in price = (220,000-180,000) = 40,000<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Ratio = 40,000/180,000 = 40/180 = 2/9 = 2:9<BR>\n" );
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