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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The ratio of two numbers is 7 to 5. The sum of the numbers is 36. What are the numbers? A. 26 and 10 B. 18 and 18 C. 14 and 10 D. 21 and 15

OpenStudy (mikeyymonroe):

21 15

OpenStudy (kropot72):

The fastest way to find the correct choice is to test each one. For example, the sum of the numbers in choice A is 36 but the ratio is \[r=\frac{26}{10}=\frac{13}{5}\]

OpenStudy (mikeyymonroe):

am i right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i will see in a minute

OpenStudy (mikeyymonroe):

probs not though

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