The ratio of two numbers is 5:7. If the smaller is 100, find the other.

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Explanation:

Smaller number = 100

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Let the other number be x then

$(5)/(7) = (100)/(x) \\ 700 = 5x \\ x = (700)/(5) \\ x = 140$

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