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Profits in the fourth quarter for COmpany A were 78.2% of that of Company B. Profits in the fourth quarter for Compnay C were 103.8% o
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Profits in the fourth quarter for COmpany A were 78.2% of that of Company B. Profits in the fourth quarter for Compnay C were 103.8% o
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Question 439725: I just need help translatting this problem.
Profits in the fourth quarter for COmpany A were 78.2% of that of Company B. Profits in the fourth quarter for Compnay C were 103.8% of Company B profits. Together the three companies earned $324,300 in the fourth quarter. What wew the profits for Compnay B
I understand that A+B+C = 324,300 so to find what B was would it be
A + C = x - 324,300 = B Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source):
you need to SUBSTITUTE the equivalent values (in terms of B) for A and C
___ "Profits in the fourth quarter for COmpany A were 78.2% of that of Company B" ___ A = (78.2%)B
___ "Profits in the fourth quarter for Compnay C were 103.8% of Company B" ___ C = (103.8%)B
