Garrett, Justin, and Derek decided to start a web design company and made investments in the ratio of 3:5:4, respectively. After one year, if Garrett increased his initial investment by 50%, Justin decreased his initial investment of $4,600 by 25%, and Derek did not change his investment, find the new ratio of their investment, reduced to the lowest terms.

Garrett, Justin, and Derek decided to start a web design company and made investments in the ratio of 3:5:4, respectively. After one year, if Garrett increased his initial investment by 50%, Justin decreased his initial investment of $4,600 by 25%, and Derek did not change his investment, find the new ratio of their investment, reduced to the lowest terms.

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter2: Equations And Inequalities

Section2.3: Models And Applications

Problem 22SE: A chemistry teacher needs to mix a 30% salt solution with a 70% salt solution to make 20 qt of a 40%...

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