SOLUTION: Separate $150 into two parts so that the smaller may be to the greater as 7 is to 8.

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Question 1171037: Separate $150 into two parts so that the smaller may be to the greater as 7 is to 8.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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You will note that 7 parts and 8 parts make 15 parts.

Answer by ikleyn(52779) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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In proper English it sounds this way 

     Separate $150 into two parts so that the smaller part relates to the greater part as 7 to 8.


The answer is   $70  and   $80.


Good for mental exercise.


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