emm1501
emm1501 emm1501
  • 11-06-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

Two numbers are in a ratio of 1:4 and their sum is 50. What is the smaller number?

Respuesta :

taskmasters
taskmasters taskmasters
  • 11-06-2016
Let us assume the common ratio to be = x
Then
(1 * x) + (4 * x) = 50
x + 4x = 50
5x = 50
x = 50/5
   = 10
So from the above deduction, we get the common ratio to be equal to 10
Then
The smallest number = 1 * x
                                  = 1 * 10
                                  = 10
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

what was the main cause of the catholic reformation?
What is l4n-3=-2n+9 if n=2
Please someone help me What is 2(x)+3(x)
Which only lists multiples of 18?
What does it mean for two triangles to be similar
The four essential aspects of successful training are A. food, praise, stimulation, and exercise. B. instinct, conditioning, education, and observat
Your classmate says that if all the molecules in a particular liquid had the same speed, and some were able to evaporate, the remaining liquid would not undergo
The Nile River flows through two important regions in Egypt called...
The number 63 increased by an unknown number is equal to 105.
Which phrase from the paragraph best helps the reader understand the meaning of the underlined clause? Zak and Lindsey were at the zoo with their parents. At th