SOLUTION: The smaller number is 7/8 of the larger. The sum is 30

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Question 710969: The smaller number is 7/8 of the larger. The sum is 30
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+7/8x=30
15/8x=30
x=30/(15/8)
x=30*8/15
x=16
7/8x=14