SOLUTION: Fred has 2 1/2 times as much money as his sister. Aaron has 3/4 as much money as Fred. How many times as much money as Fred’s sister does Aaron have?
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Question 1115619: Fred has 2 1/2 times as much money as his sister. Aaron has 3/4 as much money as Fred. How many times as much money as Fred’s sister does Aaron have? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Fred has 2 1/2 times as much money as his sister. Aaron has 3/4 as much money as Fred. How many times as much money as Fred’s sister does Aaron have?
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F = 2.5*S
A = (3/4)F
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A = (3/4)(2.5)S
A = 0.75*2.5S
A = 1.875S
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Note:: 0.875 = 7/8
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Aaron has 7/8 more money than Fred's Sister.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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