A Unit Fraction (A Fraction with a Numerator of 1)

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Essay

A unit fraction (a fraction with a numerator of 1) is sometimes called an Egyptian fraction. Egyptians expressed their fractions as a sum of distinct (different) unit fractions. How might the Egyptians have written the fraction ?
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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs—direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead—in the cost of a product.

Absorption Costing

This method includes all manufacturing costs (direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead) in the cost of a product.

Markup

The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit, expressed as a percentage of the cost price.

Selling Price

The amount for which a product or service is sold to customers.