SOLUTION: By what percent will a fraction change if it's numerator is decreased by 10 percent and it's denominator is decreased by 50 percent?

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Question 833494: By what percent will a fraction change if it's numerator is decreased by 10 percent and it's denominator is decreased by 50 percent?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/2 = 50%
(1*.9/2*.5)= .9/1= 90%
90/50=180% is the change.