SOLUTION: Two positive numbers are in the ratio 3:4. Find the numbers if (a) their sum is 84 and (b) their product is 432
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Question 878973: Two positive numbers are in the ratio 3:4. Find the numbers if (a) their sum is 84 and (b) their product is 432
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/y=3/4 and x+y=84 and xy=432.
x=3y/4.
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