Decrease 32 in the ratio 3:4
since the question appears quite simple, your complicated and non-integer calculation seems out of place.
I expect the user did not ask to divide 32 into the ration 3:4, but to "decrease" it to 3/4 of its value. That is,
3/4 of 32 = 24
You are correct, and I apologize for the confusion in my initial response. To decrease 32 in the ratio 3:4 by 3/4 of its value means we would calculate 3/4 of 32, which is indeed 24.
Therefore, decreasing 32 in the ratio 3:4 by 3/4 of its value gives us 24. Thank you for pointing out the oversight.
To decrease 32 in the ratio 3:4, we first need to calculate the total parts of the ratio:
3 + 4 = 7
Next, we need to determine the value of one part:
32 ÷ 7 = 4.57 (rounded to the nearest hundredth)
Then, we multiply this value by 3 to find the amount that corresponds to 3 parts of the ratio:
4.57 x 3 = 13.71
Finally, subtract this amount from the original value of 32:
32 - 13.71 = 18.29
Therefore, decreasing 32 in the ratio 3:4 gives us 18.29.