Asked by Makayla
Kim paid 3/7 of a bill, Sherri paid 35% of the bill, and Judy paid the rest.
Which of the following statements is true?
Sherri paid the most.
They all paid the same amount.
Judy paid the most.
Kim paid the most.
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Kim paid the most.
Reason: 35% = 7/20. Compare 3/7 and 7/20 by cross-multiplying: 3/7 = 60/140 and 7/20 = 49/140, so 3/7 > 7/20. Judy paid the rest: 1 − 3/7 − 7/20 = 31/140 ≈ 0.2214, which is less than both.
Reason: 35% = 7/20. Compare 3/7 and 7/20 by cross-multiplying: 3/7 = 60/140 and 7/20 = 49/140, so 3/7 > 7/20. Judy paid the rest: 1 − 3/7 − 7/20 = 31/140 ≈ 0.2214, which is less than both.
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