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Last month carmen paid a gas and electricity bill of 55$. The electricity part of the bill was 25$ what is the ratio of the payment for gas to the payment for electricity?

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Answer:

The ratio of payments for gas to electricity is 30:25.

Explanation:

This is rather a very simple question. The ratio of gas to electricity is determined by taking the provided payment of electricity $25, and subtracting it from the total payment of both, $55. This leaves you with the payment for gas, 30$. Finally, you find the ratio as directed to.

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