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4 December, 17:59

Two business partners, Ellen and Bob, invested money in their business at a ratio of 6 to 7. Bob invested the greater amount. The total amount invested was $260. How much did each partner invest?

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  1. 4 December, 18:16
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    This ratio is 6:7 which is a total of 13 parts so 260/13 is 20 so each part is 20 which makes this into the ration 120: 140 meaning bob invested 140 and ellen invested 120
  2. 4 December, 18:28
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    6x = 6 (20) = 120

    7x = 7 (20 = 140

    Ellen invested 120. Bob invested 140
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