If a = b/c and b = a/c, then c =

If a = b/c and b = c/a, then a =


(A)

   b/a


(B) ...
(C) ...
(D) ...
(E) ...

*This question is included in Nova Math - Problem Set P: Equations

 
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Posted: 04/14/2013 02:03
Why wouldn't this be b/a? It is logical and true. They can't put b/a as the answer and say that it is wrong?
 
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Posted: 04/14/2013 12:27
Never mind.
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Posted: 04/16/2013 19:27
Hi Caitlin. I am glad you figured it out.
 
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If a = b/c and b = a/c, then c = 
Posted: 09/24/2013 10:01
I agree, though. -1 is *an* answer, not *the* only one. But then so is b/a and a/b (and 1, though it's not a choice).
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Posted: 10/07/2013 16:46
Patrick, you are right. -1 is merely one answer. A and B should be correct too.