SOLUTION: A camera cost $175, Tom and his brother share the cost in the ratio 2:3. What is Tom's share?

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Question 843790: A camera cost $175, Tom and his brother share the cost in the ratio 2:3. What is Tom's share?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B3x=175
5x=175
x=35
2x=70 Tom's share
3x=105 Tom's brother's share