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Two numbers are in the ratio 3:2. If the smaller number is 24, find the larger number
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Two numbers are in the ratio 3:2. If the smaller number is 24, find the larger number

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36

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3:2
3x - first number
2x - second number

2x = 24 / : 2
x = 12

3*12 = 36

answer: the larger number is 36.

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