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

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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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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User Nils Breunese
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Answer:

3960/1890

Explanation:

If 35% = 5400

35/45 × 54000

=3960

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User Starlyn
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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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