SOLUTION: two numbers are in the ratio 1:2 If 7 is added to both numbers, it becomes 3:5.find the greater
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Question 1095768: two numbers are in the ratio 1:2 If 7 is added to both numbers, it becomes 3:5.find the greater
Answer by greenestamps(13200) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The ratio of the two numbers is 1:2, so
let x be the first number
then 2x is the second number
This is a standard way to start any problem whenever you are given a ratio like this.
Now write and solve the equation that says x+7 and 2x+7 are in the ratio 3:5. That is,
I leave it to you to finish from here....
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