SOLUTION: If a is 50% larger than c and b is 25% larger than c, then a is what percent larger than b?

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Question 245896: If a is 50% larger than c and b is 25% larger than c, then a is what percent larger than b?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a=1.5c
b=1.25c
a/b=1.5/1.25=1.2