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The ratio of two numbers is 5:7 ,If the smallest number is 50, Find the greater number. ​

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(50)/(x) = (5)/(7) \\

Multiply sides by 7x


7 * 50 = x * 5


50 * 7 = 5x


5x = 50 * 7

Divide sides by 5


(5x)/(5) = (50 * 7)/(5) \\


x = 10 * 7


x = 70

This is the greater number.

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