SOLUTION: The ratio of two numbers is 1:4, and the sum of these numbers is 40. Find the numbers.
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Question 246336: The ratio of two numbers is 1:4, and the sum of these numbers is 40. Find the numbers.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=1/4y
x+y=40
substitute
y+1/4y=40
multiply by 4
4y+y=160
5y=160
y=160/5=320/10=32
1/4*32=8=x
check
32+8=40
ok
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