SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 96 and their ratio is 5 to 7. find the numbers!

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Question 323514: the sum of two numbers is 96 and their ratio is 5 to 7. find the numbers!
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x+7x=96
12x=96
x=8
5x=40
7x=56