<PRE><B>Question 439334</B>
 A house with an original value of $180,000. increased in vlue to $220,000. in 5 years. What is the ratio of the increase in price to the original price. 

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Increase in price = (220,000-180,000) = 40,000
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Ratio = 40,000/180,000 = 40/180 = 2/9 = 2:9
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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