document.write( "Question 1163258: 2/5's of A's money is equal to 2/3's of B's money. Total of their money is $4800. Determine A and B's money.\r
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document.write( "2/5 of A's = 2/3's of B's.\r
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document.write( "A + B = 4800.\r
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document.write( "Not sure how to proceed.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #787295 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! that's a good start \n" ); document.write( "multiply the first by 15 to clear fractions \n" ); document.write( "6A=10B \n" ); document.write( "3A=5B. then A=(5/3) B, to bring a fraction back which can be more easily substituted. \n" ); document.write( "A+B=4800 \n" ); document.write( "(5/3)B+B=4800. (5/3)+B is (5/3)B+(3/3)B, common denominator. They add to (8/3)B \n" ); document.write( "(8/3)B=4800 \n" ); document.write( "B=4800*3/8=$1800 \n" ); document.write( "A=$3000\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "2/5 s of A is $1200 \n" ); document.write( "2/3s of B is $1200 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |