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The sum of two numbers is 50. If the larger number is divided by the

smaller number we get 7/11. Find the numbers.

User Zachari
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Answer:

y = 30.555 and x = 19.444

Explanation:

We are given:

x + y = 50 and

x / y = 7/11

use substitution taking

x + y = 50

x = 50 - y

then

x / y = 7/11 and from above substitute for x

(50 - y)/ y = 7/11

(50 - y) = 7y/11

11(50 - y) = 7y

550 - 11y = 7y

550 = 18y

y = 550/18 = 30.555 so

x + y = 50

x = 50 - y

x = 50 - 30.555 = 19.444

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