P is a rectangle with length 40 cm and width x cm
q is a rectangle with width y cm
the length of q is 25% more than the length of p
the area of q is 10% less than the area of of p
work out the ratio x:y
give your answer in it's simplest form

1. use commutative property to reorder the terms.2x+81=0.2. move the constant to right side by adding its opposite on both sides. 2x+81-81=0-81.2x=(-81).3. divide the equation on both sides.2x ÷ 2 = 81 ÷ 2.x = -81/2. your answer is -81/2. if you need to simplify it into a decimal, it’s -40.5.