document.write( "Question 910283: The ratio of two sums of money is 4:3. If the larger sum of money is increased by $40, the ratio becomes 2:1. Find the sums of money. \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "Let x represent the constant of proportionality
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document.write( "4x+40 = 6x
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document.write( "40 = 2x
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document.write( "20 = x
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document.write( "Originally: $80 and $60 were the sums of money
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