Keesher B.

asked • 03/05/17

Trying to calculate a problem with fractions Any help would be appreciated

Mike asks Billy to help him run his lemonade stand. He’ll either pay him 2/5 of 1/2 of the profits or 1/3 of 3/4 
of the stand’s profits. Which should Billy choose to maximize the amount he will earn, and by what amount will his earnings be increased?

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Mark M. answered • 03/05/17

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Keesher B.

I get the first part I just don't understand how they calculate the increase. Thank you so much for the help it clarified my workings 
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03/05/17

Mark M.

His increase is 0.25 - 0.20. What is that?
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03/05/17

Aysheh A.

I didn't get how you did the second fraction. Why did you keep the same denimonator while the first fraction you multiplied?
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