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The positive quantities x, y and z vary over time, and \(\frac{2x}{3}\) always equals 16yz. If y is tripled and z is halved, then x is

(A) Decreased by 50%
(B) Decreased by 33.33%
(C) Unchanged
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The positive quantities x, y and z vary over time, and 2x/3 always equ 27 Nov 2021, 06:36
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The positive quantities x, y and z vary over time, and \(\frac{2x}{3}\) always equals 16yz. If y is tripled and z is halved, then x is

(A) Decreased by 50%
(B) Decreased by 33.33%
(C) Unchanged
(D) Increased by 33.33%
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The positive quantities x, y and z vary over time, and 2x/3 always equ 02 Dec 2021, 11:39
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2X/3=16YZ; X= 24YZ
2X/3-16 *3Y*0.5Z; X= 36YZ
36-24=12/24*100=50%

Ans is increase 50%
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The positive quantities x, y and z vary over time, and \(\frac{2x}{3}\) always equals 16yz. If y is tripled and z is halved, then x is

(A) Decreased by 50%
(B) Decreased by 33.33%
(C) Unchanged
(D) Increased by 33.33%
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Calculation error, 36-24/24= 12/24

1/2 = 50% inc
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