Question

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One week, the ratio of flats sold to houses sold in a town was 3:7. 12 more houses were sold than flats. How many flats were sold? GIVE ME AN GOOD EXPLANATION thank you

Answer 1

Answer: 5 flats

Explanation:

Ratio: 3 : 7 = 3/7

3/7 = x/12

3 x 12 = 7x

36 = 7x

x ≈ 5

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