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Two numbers are in the ratio 2:5. If 6 is subtracted from their sum, the result is 50. what is the larger number​

Two numbers are in the ratio 2:5. If 6 is subtracted from their sum, the result is 50. what is the larger number​
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two numbers are in the ratio 2:5. If 6 is subtracted from their sum, the result is 50. what is the larger number​

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User Martin Ueding
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Answer:

(2x+5x)-6=50

7x =56

x=8

5>2, so 5 is the bigger one

5*8=40

the answer is 40

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