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Question 225035: Two numbers are in the ratio 1:11 and their sum is 15. Find the numbers.




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Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two numbers are in the ratio 1:11 and their sum is 15. Find the numbers.

Step 1. Let x be one number

Step 2. Let 11x be the other number since the ratio is 1:11.

Step 3. Then 11x+x=15 or 12x=15 then

x=15x%2F12=5%2F4 and which is atrue statement.

Step 4. ANSWER: The numbers are 5%2F4 and 55%2F4.

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