SOLUTION: Two numbers are in the ratio 5:6. If the sum of the numbers is 66, find the value of the larger number.

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Question 675280: Two numbers are in the ratio 5:6. If the sum of the numbers is 66, find the value of the larger number.
Answer by sachi(548) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two numbers are in the ratio 5:6.
let the nos be 5x & 6x
the sum of the numbers is 66,
so 5x+6x=66
or 11x=66
or x=6
so the value of the larger number is 6*6=36
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