Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 3:17. if the first is 9, what is the other?

Answer 1

9 : x : : 3 : 17

3x = 9 x 17

3x = 153

x = 153/3

x = 51

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Answer 2

Answer:

$let \: the \: other \: one \: is \: x \\ \\ \frac{3 }{17} = \frac{9}{x} \\ or \: x \: = \frac{9 \times 17}{3} \\ or \: x = 51$