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5 new books and 9 used books. What is the ratio of new books to all books?

User Bgamari
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Answer:

5:14

5 new books

9 old books

equals 14 books together

so it is 5 new books to all books (14)

hence 5:14

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User Ilijaluve
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Answer:

5:14

Explanation:

We know

5 new books and 9 used books.

5 + 9 = 14 books

So, there are total of 14 books

What is the ratio of new books to all books?

The ratio is 5:14

User Bryson
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