SOLUTION: Hello, i am in Grade 8 now and my Q would be . We are allowed to use calculator in our school and it tests . What would be the formula , what should i enter in my calculator,

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Question 700605: Hello,
i am in Grade 8 now and my Q would be .
We are allowed to use calculator in our school and it tests .
What would be the formula , what should i enter in my calculator, if I want to know ; for example my Q in the test would be
NAME bought her mp3 for 188.65 pounds she paid 50 pounds as deposit . NAME

bought his mp3 for 209.65 and paid a deposit of 60 pounds. Who paid the greater proportion from the full price as deposit .
Really nice if you could help me :)
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
50/188.65=.265 ANS.
60/209.65=.286 ANS. FOR THE GREATER DEPOSIT.