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Question 517548: Two numbers have a ratio of 3:8 their sum is 66. What are the two numbers and how did you solve this problem
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3 + 8 = 11
66/11 = 6
3*6 = 18
8*6 = 48
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