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What is 36kg in the ratio 7:2

User Hari M
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Answer:

28 Kg : 8 Kg

Explanation:

Sum the parts of the ratio, 7 + 2 = 9 parts

Divide 36 Kg by 9 to find the value of one part of the ratio.

36 Kg ÷ 9 = 4 Kg ← value of 1 part of the ratio, thus

7 parts = 7 × 4 Kg = 28 Kg

2 parts = 2 × 4Kg = 8 Kg

36 Kg in the ratio 7 : 2 = 28 Kg : 8 Kg

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