Question
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...
2. separate 221 into two parts such that their quotient is 8/9.
thanks...
Answers
Steve
5/8 x = 3/5 (x+1)
x/(221-x) = 8/9
It also helps to know that 221=17*13
x/(221-x) = 8/9
It also helps to know that 221=17*13