a and b are nonzero integers such that 0.35a = 0.2b. What is the value of b in terms of a?
(A) 0.07a
(B) 0.57a
(C) 0.7a
(D) 1.75a
(E) 17.5a
OA D
Source: Princeton Review
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a and b are nonzero integers such that 0.35a = 0.2b. What is the value of b in terms of a?
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We have 0.35a = 0.2b => 35a = 20b => b = 7a/4 = 1.75aBTGmoderatorDC wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:33 pma and b are nonzero integers such that 0.35a = 0.2b. What is the value of b in terms of a?
(A) 0.07a
(B) 0.57a
(C) 0.7a
(D) 1.75a
(E) 17.5a
OA D
Source: Princeton Review
The correct answer: D
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Simplifying the equation, we have:BTGmoderatorDC wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:33 pma and b are nonzero integers such that 0.35a = 0.2b. What is the value of b in terms of a?
(A) 0.07a
(B) 0.57a
(C) 0.7a
(D) 1.75a
(E) 17.5a
OA D
Source: Princeton Review
35a = 20b
35a/20 = b
7a/4 = b
1.75a = b
Answer: D
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