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Two numbers are in the ratio of 4 to 7. Their sum is 55. What are the two numbers?
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Two numbers are in the ratio of 4 to 7. Their sum is 55. What are the two numbers?

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Answer: 20:35

Explanation:

4*5 = 20

7*5= 35

35+25 = 55

User Dotixx
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Add the ratios: 4+7 = 11

Divide the number by that:

55/11 = 5

Multiply each ratio by that:

4 * 5 = 20

7 * 5 = 35

The two numbers are 20 and 35

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