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Divide 60kg in the ratio 5:7

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Explanation:

Hey there!!

Given, The ratio is: 5:7

Let x be a common factor.

Now,

5x+7x = 60

12x = 60


x = (60)/(12)

Therefore, x= 5.

5x = 5×5 = 25.

7x= 7×5=35.

Hope it helps...

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