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By what percent will a fraction decrease if its numerator is increased by 20% and its denominator is increased by 50%?
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By what percent will a fraction decrease if its numerator is increased by 20% and its denominator is increased by 50%?

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20%

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User Askia
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20%

Explanation:

With those changes, the fraction is multiplied by ...


(1+.20)/(1+.50)=1-(.30)/(1.50)=1-0.20

That is, the value of the fraction is decreased by 20%.

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