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In April, the price of a t-shirt is. In May, the store increases the price by 50%, so that the new price is. Then in June, the store decreases the price by 50%, so that the t-shirt price is now. What is the ratio ofto?
Possible Answers:
Correct answer:
Explanation:
If the original price of the T-shirt is, increasing the price by 50% means that the new priceis 150% of, or.
If the price is then decreased by 50%, the new priceis 50% of
or
The ratio oftois then:
The's in the numerator and denominator cancel, leaving, or
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