SOLUTION: The ratio of two numbers is 3:4, if the smaller is 9, what is the larger number?
a.12
b.8
c.6
d.4
e.3
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Question 909736: The ratio of two numbers is 3:4, if the smaller is 9, what is the larger number?
a.12
b.8
c.6
d.4
e.3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/4 = 9/x
3*x = 4*9
3x = 36
x = 36/3
x = 12
The larger number is 12.
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