The duty on a car was decreased from 45% to 35%.if the new duty is ¢5400 what was the former duty.

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Jaqx · Answer 1 · 2018-03-21T20:49:37+0000

The easiest way to do it is to make a ratio. 45% is equal to .45 and 35% is .35.
.45/x=.35/5400
Now you cross multiply and divide to find the previous duty.
5400*.45=2430
2430/.35=6942.86

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