SOLUTION: Seventy eight is divided into two parts such that five times the first part and fourtimes the second part are in the ratio 15:14.Find the first part
a)32 b)36 c)42 d)46
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Question 138303: Seventy eight is divided into two parts such that five times the first part and fourtimes the second part are in the ratio 15:14.Find the first part
a)32 b)36 c)42 d)46
Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the tow parts be x and y.
Given: and
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Substitute in the first euwation:
Check your answer:
IS the ratio of 5x/4y = 15/14?? = = 15/14 Check!
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