SOLUTION: 2 long books containing a total of 2,400 pages have a ratio of 3:5 how many pages are in each book?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: 2 long books containing a total of 2,400 pages have a ratio of 3:5 how many pages are in each book?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 343945: 2 long books containing a total of 2,400 pages have a ratio of 3:5 how many pages are in each book?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/8 * 2400 = 900 pages
5/8 * 2400 = 1500n pages
.
Ed