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Two business partners, Ellen and Bob, invested money in their business at a ratio of 6 to 7. Bob invested the greater amount. The total amount invested was $390. How much did each partner invest? Ellen
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Two business partners, Ellen and Bob, invested money in their business at a ratio of 6 to 7. Bob invested the greater amount. The total amount invested was $390. How

much did each partner invest?

Ellen invested _$ Bob invested _$

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Ellen invested $189
Bob invested $210

6:7 (13)
390/13 = the equal segment each invested

30 • 6 = Ellens investment
30 • 7 = Bobs investment
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