document.write( "Question 938110: find Two numbers are in the ratio of 7:12 so that the greater number exceeds by smaller by 275 \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "Let x represent the constant of proportionality
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document.write( "12x - 7x = 275
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document.write( "5x = 275
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document.write( "x = 55
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document.write( "Number are: 7(55)= 385  and 12(55) = 660
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document.write( "and...checking
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document.write( "their difference is 275
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