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If two numbers exist in a ratio of 3 : 8, and the smaller of the numbers is 9, what is the larger number?

A
24
B
21
с
16
D
27

User Xun Jian
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Answer:

A. 24

Explanation:

3 : 8 = 9 : x

3x = 8*9

x= (8*9)/3 = 24

User Geoffreys
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Answer:

24

Explanation:

the smaller number in the ratio is 3, three times three is 9. so eight time three is 24 .

User Pez Cuckow
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