The ratio of two numbers is equal to 2: 7, but the consequent exceeds the antecedent by 25. Find the smaller number.
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Let the ratio be 2x and 7x
7x+25=2x
25=2x-7x
25=-5x
x=25/5
x=5
:: the smaller no is 2*5=10......
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7x+25=2x
25=2x-7x
25=-5x
x=25/5
x=5
:: the smaller no is 2*5=10......
Hope it’s helpful to u
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