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Two numbers are in the ratio 4 :7 . If the larger number is 63. Find the smaller number?​

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Ratio = 4:7
The numbers are 4x, 7x
Larger number =63
7x= 63
Divide both sides by 7
x = 63/7
X=9
Smaller number = 4x= 4*9= 36
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