SOLUTION: Two numbers are in a ratio of 12 to 17. If the sum of the numbers is 435, find the larger number.

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Question 1073593: Two numbers are in a ratio of 12 to 17. If the sum of the numbers is 435, find the larger number.
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Fombitz:
Answer by ikleyn(52915)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The numbers are 12x and 17x, and you have this equation

12x + 17x = 435 

to find x.


I wish you to successfully complete this task on your own.


Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


and

So,

Substituting,
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