SOLUTION: The ratio of eloguent to inarticulate was 3 to 14. If there were 102 involved in the dialogue, how many were eloguent?

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Question 579016: The ratio of eloguent to inarticulate was 3 to 14. If there were 102 involved in the dialogue, how many were eloguent?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x to 14x

17x = 102 ___ x = 6

3(6) to 14(6) ___ 18 to 84