SOLUTION: Two numbers are in the ratio 1:5 and their sum is 54. The smaller number is
a)8 b)9 c)10 d)45
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Question 698149: Two numbers are in the ratio 1:5 and their sum is 54. The smaller number is
a)8 b)9 c)10 d)45
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1)
(2)
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(1)
Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
The smaller number is 9
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check:
(1)
(1)
(1)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
OK
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