SOLUTION: The ratio of two numbers is 3:4, if the smaller is 9, what is the larger number? a.12 b.8 c.6 d.4 e.3

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Question 909736: The ratio of two numbers is 3:4, if the smaller is 9, what is the larger number?
a.12
b.8
c.6
d.4
e.3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3/4 = 9/x

3*x = 4*9

3x = 36

x = 36/3

x = 12


The larger number is 12.