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The ratio of two numbers is 3:5 If the smaller number is 30 , what is the larger number?

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Answer:

larger number is 50

Explanation:

the 3 part of the ratio refers to the smaller number of 30

divide 30 by 3 to find the value of one part of the ratio

30 ÷ 3 = 10 ← value of 1 part of the ratio , then

5 parts = 5 × 10 = 50

the larger number is 50

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