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The ratio of two numbers in 7:5 if the difference between these numbers is 12, find the numbers​

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Answer:

The numbers should be 42 and 30

Explanation:

Okay, so the equation should be:

7x - 5x = 12

2x = 12

x = 6

and find the numbers:

7 x 6 = 42

5 x 6 = 30

User Marcus Tik
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

If you multiply each side by 5 to get 42:30 then subtract 42 by 30, 12 is leftover.

User Jarus
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