Ashivagari
Ashivagari Ashivagari
  • 21-09-2020
  • Mathematics
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Two numbers are in a ratio of 5:7. Find the largest number if their sum is 96. EXplain and show work pls.

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Hrishii
Hrishii Hrishii
  • 21-09-2020

Answer:

56

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the required common multiplier of the given ratios be x.

Therefore, the required numbers are 5x and 7x.

According to the given information:

5x + 7x = 96

12x = 96

x = 96/12

x = 8

7x = 7*8 = 56

Thus, the largest number is 56.

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