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  • 18-07-2017
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The ratio of two numbers is 5 to 3, and the sum of these numbers is 32. What is the greater of the two numbers?

A)12
B)15
C)18
D)20

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musiclover10045
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  • 18-07-2017

with a ratio of 5:3, there are 8 parts total ( 5+3 =8)

total = 32

so 32/8 = 4

 5*4 = 20 and 3*4 =12 20:12 = 5:3 The greater number is 20
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