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Two numbers are in a ratio of 5:4. Their sum is 720. Find the bigger number

Two numbers are in a ratio of 5:4. Their sum is 720. Find the bigger number
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Two numbers are in a ratio of 5:4. Their sum is 720. Find the bigger number

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ratio of 5:4 means that something is split into 9 parts
720 / 9 = 80
the larger part is 5
5 x 80 = 400
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