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The ratio of two numbers is 2/3. The sum of the numbers is 105. What are the two numbers?

The ratio of two numbers is 2/3. The sum of the numbers is 105. What are the two numbers?
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The ratio of two numbers is 2/3. The sum of the numbers is 105. What are the two numbers?

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A) x/y = 2/3
B) x + y = 105
Solving Equation A for y
A) y = 1.5x
Substituting A into B
B) x + 1.5x = 105
2.5x = 105
x = 42
y = 63


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