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A-B=25 A:B=13:8 what is the answer

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Answer: A = 65 B = 40

Explanation:

Currently, with the ratio 13:8, A - B = 5.

We need A - B to equal 25, so we multiply each side of the ratio by 5.

13 : 8

65 : 40

Now, let's check our equation.

A - B = 25

65 - 40 = 25

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