SOLUTION: what is 180 divided into the ratio 4:5

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Question 815778: what is 180 divided into the ratio 4:5
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

numbers with 4:5 ratio, their sum 180

 4x + 5x = 180 ****

    9x = 180

     x = 20

highlight%2880%29+%2B+highlight%28100%29 = 180 ****