SOLUTION: Two numbers are in the ratio 7:2. The sum of the two numbers is 108. What is the smaller number?
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Question 771025: Two numbers are in the ratio 7:2. The sum of the two numbers is 108. What is the smaller number?
Answer by Jc0110(165) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7:2
7 + 2 = 9 parts
1 part = 108 ÷ 9 = 12
The smaller number occupies 2 parts.
The smaller number = 2 x 12 = 24
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