N=constant conversion rate of X number of people, and D=constant conversion rate of Y number of people... Also: adding NX and YD at a ratio that always adds up to 1 to equal B. How do you solve for X and Y. Currently I have:
RNX + (1-R)(DY)=B
Depending on the ratio = how do I solve for Y and X when knowing B,N,and D?

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N=constant conversion rate of X number of people, and D=constant conversion rate of Y number of people... Also:  adding NX and YD at a ratio that always adds up to 1 to equal B.  How do you solve for X and Y.  Currently I have:
RNX + (1-R)(DY)=B
Depending on the ratio = how do I solve for Y and X when knowing B,N,and D?

turingtest · Answer

You have one equation and two variables you want to solve for, so that is impossible
you can solve for either X or Y and one will be a function of the other, but that is all

turingtest · Answer

in other words knowing B,N, and D will not tell you X and Y
if you had another equation (or statement that could be made into an equation) to go along with this one then we could possibly solve the system for both X and Y simultaneously

anonymous · Answer

Yes, though X and Y will also always be a ratio of B since they will always add to equal B.  Does that help any?

turingtest · Answer

I thought that was covered by the statement you wrote:
RNX + (1-R)(DY)=B

if 
X+Y=B as well we can solve it
is the sum of the number of people always constant?

anonymous · Answer

Oh no - your right - the X and Y will change according to the ratios + conatstants entered.  Blerg.  Ok, thank you so much!

turingtest · Answer

welcome :)