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A math book comprises of 2 sections: arithmetic and geometry in the ratio 5:3. How much of each type of content will be needed to make a book of 480 pages?
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A math book comprises of 2 sections: arithmetic and geometry in the ratio 5:3. How much of each type of content will be needed to make a book of 480 pages?

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800
480/3=160
160(5)=800
User ZuTa
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480/8=60

(60*5) : (60*3) = 300:180
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