Asked by Chen

1. find the two consecutive number such that five-eights of the smaller number equals three-fifths of the larger number.

2. separate 221 into two parts such that their quotient is 8/9.


thanks...
Answered by Steve
5/8 x = 3/5 (x+1)

x/(221-x) = 8/9
It also helps to know that 221=17*13
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