Mathematics For Machine Technology
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Author: Peterson, John.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 24, Problem 14A
Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical Applications
Solve the following problems.
14. This year's earnings of a company are 140% of last year's earnings. The company earned $910,000 this year. How much did the company earn last year?
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Mathematics For Machine Technology
Ch. 24 - What is 7.25% of 43.80? Round your answer to 2...Ch. 24 - Express 3.5% as a common fraction.Ch. 24 - Solve the proportion A12=2745 . If necessary,...Ch. 24 - Prob. 4ACh. 24 - Prob. 5ACh. 24 - Prob. 6ACh. 24 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...Ch. 24 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...Ch. 24 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...Ch. 24 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...
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