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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-08-07

4 percent of \( s \) is equal to 3 percent of \( t \), where \( s > 0 \) and \( t > 0 \). Which value is greater, \( s \) or \( t \)?

Asked by AdelaLestourgeon

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0\ and\ t>0\ it\ follows\ that\ t\ is\ greater\ than\ s."> 4% s = 3% t ∣ ∗ 25 100% s = 75% t I f s > 0 an d t > 0 i t f o ll o w s t ha t t i s g re a t er t han s .

Answered by luana | 2024-06-10

t is greater than s.

Answered by IanMckellen | 2024-06-24

In the equation 4 percent of s equals 3 percent of t , it can be rearranged to show that t is equal to 3 4 ​ s . Therefore, t is greater than s since 3 4 ​ is greater than 1. So, we conclude that s"> t > s .
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Answered by luana | 2024-10-14