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A-b =56

A:b is equal to 9:2

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Answer:

A = 72

B = 16

Explanation:

Ratio problems can often be worked by considering them in terms of "ratio units." Here, the difference in ratio units is 9-2 = 7. The difference between the actual numbers is A -B = 56. This means each ratio unit stands for an actual number value of 56/7 = 8

Then the ratio of actual values is ...

A : B = (9·8) : (2·8) = 72 : 16

Check: These actual values of A and B have a difference of 72-16 = 56.

(A, B) = (72, 16)

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