Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:4 if the smaller is 32 find the greater one.

Answer 1

The greater number is 40.

Explanation:

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The given two numbers ratio.

`(5)/(4)`

The smaller number is 32

`(5)/(4) * 32`

convert elements into fraction

`(5)/(4) * (32)/(1)`

Apply fraction rule

`(a)/(b) * (c)/(d) = (a * c)/(b * d)`

Multiply the numbers

`(5 * 32)/(4 * 1)`

Divide the numbers

`(32)/(8) = 8 \\ 8 * 5 = 40`

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