two numbers are in the ratio 2:5. If 6 is subtracted from their sum, the result is 50. what is the larger number

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Answer:

(2x+5x)-6=50

7x =56

x=8

5>2, so 5 is the bigger one

5*8=40

the answer is 40

Golopot answered Jan 24, 2022

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