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Divide 45 in the ratio 7:8

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Answer:

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User Steve Midgley
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Answer:

21 : 24

Explanation:

Sum the parts of the ratio, 7 + 8 = 15 parts

divide 45 by 15 to find one part of the ratio

45 ÷ 15 = 3 ← value of 1 part of ratio, thus

7 parts = 7 × 3 = 21

8 parts = 8 × 3 = 24

45 divided in the ratio 7 : 8 is 21 : 24

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