SOLUTION: the ratio of fiction books to non fiction books at a library is 11:3. the library has 32000 more fiction books than non-fiction. how many books are there in the library.

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Question 874493: the ratio of fiction books to non fiction books at a library is 11:3.
the library has 32000 more fiction books than non-fiction.
how many books are there in the library.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Let x represent the constant of proportionality

11x - 3x = 32000

   8x = 32000

    x = 4000

44000 + 12000 = 56000 Books