SOLUTION: two numbers are in the ratio 5:6. the product of the two numbers is 3000, the larger of the two numbers is ?

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Hi

Let x represent the constant of proportionality

5x(6x) = 3000

x^2 = 100

x = ±10

Two numbers:

50, 60

0r

-50, -60