By what percent will a fraction increase if its numerator is increased by 60% and its denominator is decreased by 20%?

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Answer:

133.33%

Explanation:

x/y * k = 1.6x / 1.2y

k = (1.6x / 1.2y) / (x/y)

k = 1.6/1.2

k = 4/3 = 1.3333 = 133.33%

Lbris answered Mar 21, 2022

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