SOLUTION: i would really appreciate help on this problem. thank you. The cost to fix your car was $235.75 for labor and $132.12 for parts. your friend however said he can fix your car for a

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Question 168184: i would really appreciate help on this problem. thank you.
The cost to fix your car was $235.75 for labor and $132.12 for parts. your friend however said he can fix your car for a total of $342.25.
what is the ratio of the labor to the total cost?
i will be very grateful for your help. thank you

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The cost to fix your car was $235.75 for labor and $132.12 for parts. your friend however said he can fix your car for a total of $342.25.
what is the ratio of the labor to the total cost?
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labor/total cost = 235.75/(235.75+132.12) = 0.64/1
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The ratio of labor to total cost is 64:100
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Cheers,
Stan H.