SOLUTION: A sum of $2730 is to be divided between two people in the ratio 7 to 6. How much does each person receive?
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Question 166516: A sum of $2730 is to be divided between two people in the ratio 7 to 6. How much does each person receive?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A sum of $2730 is to be divided between two people in the ratio 7 to 6. How much does each person receive?
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7 to 6 is the same as 7x to 6x.
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EQUATION:
7x + 6x = 2730
13x = 2730
x = 210
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6x = 1260
7x = 1470
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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