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How to Divide $120in the ratio 3:5

User Primoz
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Answer:

15:75

Explanation:

120 = 3x plus 5x

120 = 8x

120/8 = x

x = 15

3*15 = 45 and 5*15 = 75

User Pooshonk
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120 ÷ ( 3 + 5 ) = 120 ÷ 8 = 15

15 × 3 = 45

15 × 5 = 75

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User Robert Mason
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