SOLUTION: the ratio of fiction books to non fiction books at a library is 11:3. the library has 32000 more fiction books than non-fiction. how many books are there in the library.

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Question 874493: the ratio of fiction books to non fiction books at a library is 11:3.
the library has 32000 more fiction books than non-fiction.
how many books are there in the library.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
Let x represent the constant of proportionality
11x - 3x = 32000
8x = 32000
x = 4000
44000 + 12000 = 56000 Books

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