SOLUTION: Two numbers are in the ratio 3: 8. Their sum is 44. What is the difference between the two numbers?

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Question 214133: Two numbers are in the ratio 3: 8.
Their sum is 44.
What is the difference between the two numbers?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since "Two numbers are in the ratio 3: 8", this means x%2Fy=3%2F8. Also, because "Their sum is 44", we know that x%2By=44. So simply solve this system of equations to find 'x' and 'y'. Let me know if this is enough to get you started.