Question 936996
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Hi
the ratio of mathematics major to English majors is 3:8
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Let x represent the constant of proportionality
3x(1.20) = 3.6x   Mathematics majors increases 20% 
8x(.85) = 6.8x    English majors decreases 15%
3.6/6.8 = 36/68  0r 9/17, the new ratio of mathematics is majors to English majors