Question

8. The sum of two numbers is 52. Find the larger number if their ratio is 1: 3.

Answer 1

39

Explanation:

Lets solve for x:

We know the ratio is 1:3

1x+3x = 52

4x = 52

x = 13

Since the ratio is 1:3:

13(3) = 39

13:39

Which makes 39 the larger number