SOLUTION: the quotient obtained by dividing one of two numbers by the other is .75. the product of the number is 300. find the numbers
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Question 1012477: the quotient obtained by dividing one of two numbers by the other is .75. the product of the number is 300. find the numbers
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x and y are the two numbers
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x/y=0.75
x=0.75y
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xy=300
(0.75)y^2=300
y^2=400
y=+/- 20
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x=0.75y=0.75(+/-20)=+/-15
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ANSWER: The numbers are -15 and -20 or 15 and 20.
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