SOLUTION: How can the number 45 can be divided into two parts so that 4 times one part is less than 5 times the other?

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Question 256425: How can the number 45 can be divided into two parts so that 4 times one part is less than 5 times the other?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a+b=45
4a=5b
a=25 b=20