SOLUTION: find Two numbers are in the ratio of 7:12 so that the greater number exceeds by smaller by 275

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Question 938110: find Two numbers are in the ratio of 7:12 so that the greater number exceeds by smaller by 275
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Hi

Let x represent the constant of proportionality

Question States***

12x - 7x = 275

5x = 275

x = 55

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Number are: 7(55)= 385  and 12(55) = 660

and...checking

their difference is 275