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If p and q are two positive integers and p/q = 1.15, then p can equal
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09 Jan 2021, 08:42
09 Jan 2021, 08:42
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If p and q are two positive integers and p/q = 1.15, then p can equal which one of the following?
(A) 15
(B) 18
(C) 20
(D) 22
(E) 23
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(A) 15
(B) 18
(C) 20
(D) 22
(E) 23
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
Re: If p and q are two positive integers and p/q = 1.15, then p can equal
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09 Jan 2021, 08:54
09 Jan 2021, 08:54
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p/q = 1.15
Let's simplify the fraction
\(\frac{p}{q}\) = \(\frac{115}{100}\)
\(\frac{p}{q}\) = \(\frac{23}{20}\)
So, p can equal to 23
Answer E
Let's simplify the fraction
\(\frac{p}{q}\) = \(\frac{115}{100}\)
\(\frac{p}{q}\) = \(\frac{23}{20}\)
So, p can equal to 23
Answer E
Re: If p and q are two positive integers and p/q = 1.15, then p can equal
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09 Jan 2021, 14:12
09 Jan 2021, 14:12
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As p>q, and p = 1.15 X q
So, the answer must be divisible by 1.15
only 23 is such an integer among the options. so, it is the answer.
So, the answer must be divisible by 1.15
only 23 is such an integer among the options. so, it is the answer.
