The problem involves a relationship between the variables a and b, specifically stating that a + 2b is equal to 125% of 4b. The goal is to determine the value of a/b.
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shadowboy13 said:Homework Statement
If ##a+2b## is equal to ##125\%## of ##4b##, what is the value of ##a/b## ##?##
Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
The only knowledge you really need to solve this problem is to know that ##100## is the basis of percentages, after that the problem can numerically be solved relatively easily.