document.write( "Question 357360: A sum of money is divided into two parts in the ratio 5:7. If the smaller amount is $200, find the larger amount. \n" ); document.write( "
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document.write( "Hi,
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document.write( "Let x be the larger amount
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document.write( "question states
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document.write( "\"%28200%2Fx%29+=+%285%2F7%29\"
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document.write( "Cross multiply to Solve
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document.write( "5x = 1400
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document.write( "x = $280 \n" );
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