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The ratio of two numbers is 1:4, and the sum of these numbers is 40. Find the numbers
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The ratio of two numbers is 1:4, and the sum of these numbers is 40. Find the numbers

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x + 4x = 40

5x = 40

5x/5 = 40/5

x = 8


1x 8 = 8

4x 8 = 32

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8 + 32 = 40

The numbers are 8 and 32
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