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Find the value of P (with an explanation step by step)

Find the value of P (with an explanation step by step)-example-1
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Answer:

P = 0.25

Explanation:


(3)/(5) (1+P) = (21)/(20)\\1+P = (21(5))/(20(3)) \ \ \ times\ by\ 5\ and\ divide\ by\ 3\ in\ both\ sides\\P + 1 = (7)/(4) \\P + 1 = 1.25\\P = 1.25 - 1\ \ \ subtract\ 1\ from\ both\ sides\\P = 0.25

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