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2 November, 05:23

What do you get if you divide 60kg in the ratio 5:7 and how did you get that answer?

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  1. 2 November, 06:48
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    5 : 7 ... add them = 12

    5/12 * 60 = 300/12 = 25 kg

    7/12 * 60 = 420/12 = 35 kg
  2. 2 November, 08:57
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    60kg = 5x + 7x

    12x = 60kg |divide both sides by 12

    x = 5kg

    5:7 ⇒ 5x:7x ⇒ (5·5) : (7·5) ⇒ 25 : 35

    Answer: 25kg and 35kg.
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