When $720 is divided in the ratio 3:5, the larger share is

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Answer:

The larger share is $450.

Explanation:

$(3)/(5) =(3x)/(5x) \\\\3x-the smaller share\\5x-the larger share\\3x+5x=8x\\8x-money to split\\8x=720 /:8\\x=90\\5x=5*90=450$

Nitochi answered Jan 20, 2023

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