Question

Two dump trucks have capacities in the ratio 4 to 5. The larger dump truck holds 5 tons more than the smaller truck. What is the capacity of each dump truck

Answer 1

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total = 4 + 5 = 9

ratio 4 : 5

4/9 and 5/9

5/9 => 5 tons

4/9 => ??

?? = 4/9 x 5 ÷ 5/9 = 4 tons

dump truck1 = 5 tons

dump truck2 = 4 tons