What is #561.68 -: 28#?

1 Answer
Apr 27, 2016

20.31

Explanation:

Using the principle of ratios lets get rid of the decimal

#561.68-:28 -> 561.68/28#

Multiply by 1 but in the form #1=100/100#

# 561.68/28xx100/100 =(568.68xx100)/(28xx100)#

#=56868/2800#

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