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The sum of two positive numbers is 5 times their difference. What is the ratio of the larger number to the smaller number

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  • 07-03-2016
The sum of two positive numbers is 5 times their difference.

X + Y = 5 ( X - Y)
X + Y = 5X - 5Y
-4X = -6Y
4X = 6Y
X = 6/4 = 3/2
Y = 4/6 = 2/3

The ratio of the larger number to the smallest number is 3/2
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