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31 October, 15:14

The ratio of 8 less than a number to 28 more than that number is 2 to 5. What is the number? a. 32 c. 28 b. 30 d. 15

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  1. 31 October, 15:29
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    Hey!

    The number can be x.

    (x-8) / (x+28) = 2/5

    5 (x-8) = 2 (x+28) Simplify:

    5x-40 = 2x - 56

    5x = 2x + 96

    3x = 96 / 3

    x = 32

    I'm pretty sure that's right.
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