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If r and s are positive integer r is what percent of s ?

1. r=(3/4)s
2. r+s=75/100

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If r and s are positive integer r is what percent of s ? 1. 22 Nov 2007, 18:01
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If r and s are positive integer r is what percent of s ?

1. r=(3/4)s
2. r+s=75/100

Explanation appreciated.
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A. you need r/s to solve this problem . A gives that.
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If r and s are positive integer r is what percent of s ? 1. 22 Nov 2007, 21:29
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If r and s are positive integer r is what percent of s ?

1. r=(3/4)s
2. r+s=75/100

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I got A too...there is no way you could solve the 2nd equation...2 unknowns..!! Will wait for the answer!
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If r and s are positive integer r is what percent of s ? 1. 23 Nov 2007, 02:05
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OA is D.
OG10 DS problem # 24

BTW I would like to point out that in OG10 the problem has condition #2 as

s-r=75/100

While the answer explanation has it as

s+r=75/100

either way I dont understand how they arrived at ans .D
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how come r, s are +ve intigers and when added gives a fraction???

second satament is not correct
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how come r, s are +ve intigers and when added gives a fraction???

second satament is not correct
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To solve this entire mystery..

Saw the OG 10 - Q 24

its

1. R = 3/4 *S

2. R :- S = 75/100

and yes its "D" if thats the case!!!!



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