SOLUTION: tony and joy shared 49 mangoes in the ratio of 3:4 How many mangoes did joy receive more than tony?

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Question 809214: tony and joy shared 49 mangoes in the ratio of 3:4 How many mangoes did joy receive more than tony?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+4x=49
7x=49
x=7
4x-3x=x
joy received 7 mangoes more than tony