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Question 904439: two numbers are in the ratio 5:6. the product of the two numbers is 3000, the larger of the two numbers is ?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
Let x represent the constant of proportionality
5x(6x) = 3000
x^2 = 100
x = ±10
Two numbers:
50, 60
0r
-50, -60
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