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Divide 63 in the ratio 2:5​

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Answer:

18 : 45

Explanation:

add the parts of the ratio, 2 + 5 = 7 parts

Divide the quantity by 7 to find the value of one part of the ratio

63 ÷ 7 = 9 ← value of 1 part of the ratio , then

2 parts = 2 × 9 = 18

5 parts = 5 × 9 = 45

Then 63 = 18 : 45 in the ratio 2 : 5

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