Question 193966This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra
: A sum of $1400 is to be divided between two people in the ratio of 3/5. How much does each person receive?
This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra
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Answer by RAY100(1637)   (Show Source):
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3x+5x=1400
8x=1400
x=175
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3x=525,,,,,,,,one person's share
5x=875,,,,,,,,,other person's share
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sum is 525 +875 = 1400
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ratio is 525/875 = .6 =3/5 ok
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source):
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