Question

The ratio of English books to Math books is 5:9.If there 28 more Math books than English books. How many Math and English books are there?

Answer 1

Answer: 35 English Books and 63 Maths Books

Explanation:

5:9

x:(x+28)

Cross multiplication...

9x=5x+140

9x-5x=140

4x=140

14/4 = 35 = x

English Books = x= 35

Maths Books = x+28 = 63