SOLUTION: Eighty five marbles are divided into two bags. The amount in the first bag is equal to 8/9 the amount of marbles in the second one. How many marbles does the first bag c

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Question 876633: Eighty five marbles are divided into two bags. The amount in the
first bag is equal to 8/9 the amount of marbles in the second one.
How many marbles does the first bag contain?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

(8/9)s + s = 85

   (17/8)s = 85

         s = 85(8/17)   Hint: 85/17 = 5

         s = 40