Lets look at a sample
4/8 reduced by 50% 2/8
reduce den by 25% 2/2 = 1
4/8 is 1/2 so compare it to 1 it is doubled.
1/2 divided by 1/4 = 1/2 x 4 = 2
By what percent will a fraction decrease if its numerator is decreased by 50% and its denominator is decreased by 25%?
3 answers
So.... whats the answer?
the answer is 33.(3)