Question

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By what percent will a fraction decrease if its numerator is decreased by 50% and its denominator is decreased by 25%?

Answer 1

`33(1)/(3)`%

Explanation:

We can use a random fraction with numbers that make this problem easier to calculate. We can start with the fraction
`(1)/(1)` (1). If its numerator is decreased by 50% and its denominator is decreased by 25%(75% of it), the new fraction will be
`(0.5)/(0.75)` , which is the same as 2/3

The percent decrease from 1 to 2/3 is 33.333....% or
`33(1)/(3)`%.

You can use variables to solve this problem, but I find it easier to start with the fraction
`(1)/(1)` for calculation purposes.

Answer 2

it will decrease by 60% I think

Explanation:

Lets use the example 100/100 and do the thing you get 50/125=40%.