Solve the problem.
-Brand X copier advertises that its copiers run 12% longer between service calls than its competitor. If Brand X copiers run 52,600 copies between service calls, how many copies would the competitor run (to the nearest
Copy)?
A) 46,964 copies
B) 27,979 copies
C) 58,912 copies
D) 46,288 copies

Question

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Brand X runs 12% longer than its competitor, meaning Brand X's performance is 112% of its competitor's. To find the competitor's performance, divide Brand X's performance by 1.12: 52,600 / 1.12 = 46,964 copies (rounded to the nearest copy).

Solve the Problem. -Brand X Copier Advertises That Its Copiers Run 12% Longer