Question

A man's income is increased in the ratio 47:40. Find the increase percentage.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Since a ratio is another expression of a fraction, we can turn the ratio into a fraction. The left side is the numerator. The right side is the denominator.

47:40 = 47/40

A fraction can be converted into a percentage by dividing the denominator by the numerator, then multiplying the product by 100%.

(47/40) x 100% = 1.175 x 100% = 117.5%

Answer 2

Answer:

(47/40) x 100% = 1.175 x 100% = 117.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

Since a ratio is another expression of a fraction, we can turn the ratio into a fraction. The left side is the numerator. The right side is the denominator.

47:40 = 47/40

A fraction can be converted into a percentage by dividing the denominator by the numerator, then multiplying the product by 100%.

(47/40) x 100% = 1.175 x 100% = 117.5%