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Two numbers are in the ratio 5:9. If their difference is 36 find the smaller number.
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Two numbers are in the ratio 5:9. If their difference is 36 find the smaller number.
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Question 825252: here is my question:
Two numbers are in the ratio 5:9. If their difference is 36 find the smaller number.
I know that this word problem is very easy for you to solve so I really hope you can help me. Thank You Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Two numbers are in the ratio 5:9. If their difference is 36 find the smaller number.
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5:9 is the same as 5x:9x where 5x is the smaller number.
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Equation:
larger - smaller = 36
9x - 5x = 36
4x = 36
x = 9
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smaller = 5x = 5*9 = 45
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Stan H.
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