Two numbers are in the ratio 4:5 and their sum is 378. Find the numbers.
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Two numbers are in the ratio 4:5 and their sum is 378. Find the numbers.
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Answer:
Ratio = 4:5
Let x be the constant ratio
4x + 5x = 9x
8
3.0
Find x:
9x = 378
x = 42
Find the 2 numbers:
4x = 4 (42) = 168 =
5x = 5(42) = 210
Answer: The two numbers are 168 and 210
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