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A number is divided in the ratio 7:2. If the second part is 34, find the number.
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A number is divided in the ratio 7:2. If the second part is 34, find the number.

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Answer:

153.

Explanation:

If the second part is 34 units, then the 2 of the ratio is equal to 34 / 2 = 17.

That means the first part will be 7 * 17 = 119.

119 + 34 = 153.

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