SOLUTION: Two numbers are in the ratio 9:13.if the large number is 390.find the number.

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Question 204231: Two numbers are in the ratio 9:13.if the large number is 390.find the number.
Answer by stanbon(48568) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two numbers are in the ratio 9:13.if the large number is 390.find the number.
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9:13 is the same as 9x:13x
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Equation:
13x = 390
x = 30
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9x = 270
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Cheers,
Stan H.