The ratio of a to b is 4 to 5, where a and b are positive. If x equals a increased by 25 percent of a, and m equals b decreased by 40 percent of b, what is the value of m/x? Options
A) 2/5
B) 3/4
C) 4/5
D) 5/4
E) 3/5
a/b = 4/5   m/x = (3/5)*5 / (5/4)*4 = 3/5   The answer is 3/5.
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The ratio of a to b is 4 to 5, where a and b are positive. If x equals a increased by 25 percent of a, and m equals b decreased by 40 percent of b, what is the value of m/x?