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What is the missing number in each circle? 2:3:5 = x : 9 : x

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Answer:

x = 6 and y = 15

Explanation:

2:3:5 = x : 9 : y

The middle number goes from 3 yo 9

We need to multiply each term by 3

2*3: 3*3: 5*3

6:9:15

x = 6 and y = 15

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