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Jolene lost her wallet at the mall. It had $10 in it when she got home her brother felt bad and gave her $5.75. represent this situation with expression involving rational numbers. What is the overall change in the amount of money jolene has?

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The ratio is
10 : 5.75
After simplifying the ratio you are left with

1.74 : 1
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