Math Problem Statement

If a is 5% of b, b is 24% of c. If a=480. Find the value of b & c.

Solution

We are given:

  • a=5%a = 5\% of bb, which means a=0.05ba = 0.05b
  • b=24%b = 24\% of cc, which means b=0.24cb = 0.24c
  • a=480a = 480

Let's solve this step-by-step.

Step 1: Find the value of bb

From the first equation a=0.05ba = 0.05b, substitute a=480a = 480:

480=0.05b480 = 0.05b

Solve for bb:

b=4800.05=9600b = \frac{480}{0.05} = 9600

Step 2: Find the value of cc

From the second equation b=0.24cb = 0.24c, substitute b=9600b = 9600:

9600=0.24c9600 = 0.24c

Solve for cc:

c=96000.24=40000c = \frac{9600}{0.24} = 40000

Final Values:

  • b=9600b = 9600
  • c=40000c = 40000

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. What is the percentage relationship between aa and cc?
  2. If bb were increased by 10%, what would the new value of cc be?
  3. What would happen to cc if aa doubled while the percentages remained the same?
  4. How would the value of bb change if aa were 6% of bb?
  5. Can you express cc as a function of aa without intermediate steps?

Tip: Always double-check the units or percentages involved in word problems to avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Percentages
Algebra

Formulas

Percentage formula: part = percent × whole
Basic algebraic manipulation

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8