SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 300 and the two numbers have a ratio of 20:10. Find the larger number

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Question 962174: The sum of two numbers is 300 and the two numbers have a ratio of 20:10. Find the larger number
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2BB=300
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A%2FB=20%2F10=2
A=2B
Substituting,
2B%2BB=300
3B=300
B=100
Then,
A%2B100=300
A=200