SOLUTION: A number is divided into two parts such that one part is 10 more than the other.if the two parts are I the ratio 5:3, find the numbers and two parts.

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Question 1037862: A number is divided into two parts such that one part is 10 more than the other.if the two parts are I the ratio 5:3, find the numbers and two parts.
Answer by ikleyn(52799) About Me  (Show Source):
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40 = 25 + 15

and all multiples to it.