Question

If the imports of a XYZ increased by 20% and exports decreased by 10% during a certain year then the ratio of imports to exports at the end of the year was how many times the ratio at the beginning of the year?
A)12/11.... B)4/3...C)11/8.....D)3/2..E) 2

Answer 1

lets say both imports =100, and exports = 100 in the beginning of year

Answer 2

imports increased by 20% => 100(1+20%)
exports decreased by 10% => 100(1-10%)

Answer 3

calculate them, and take ratio

Answer 4

ratio of imports to exports = \(\frac{100(1+20\%)}{100(1-10\%)}\)

Answer 5

simplify

Answer 6

120/90

Answer 7

yes simplify further

Answer 8

4/3

Answer 9

Yes !

Answer 10

I got it @ganeshie8 thank you so much

Answer 11

np you're wlcme :)