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2.7, 2.59, 2 7/12


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Brian operates an ice cream stand in a large city. He spends 0.4 of his budget on supplies, 1/12 on advertising, and 0.08 on taxes and fees. Does Brian spend more on advertising or more on taxes and fees?


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Teddy17

2 7/12 (2 7/12 = 2.583333...), 2.59, 2.7

Brian spends more on advertising.
1/12=0.083 (advertising) > 0.08 (taxes)

In another words we have to compare 1/12 and 0.08
We know that 0.08 can be write as \(\frac{8}{100}\)=\(\frac{8:4}{100:4}= \frac{2}{25}\)
To compare 2 fraction we have to make common denominator of them.
\(\frac{1}{12}= \frac{1*25}{12*25}= \frac{25}{300}\)
\(\frac{2}{25}= \frac{2*12}{25*12}= \frac{24}{300}\)
Now we see that 1/12 is greater, so he spend more on advertising than taxes and fees.

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