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one number is 8 less than another .the quotient formed by dividing the higher number by the lower number is 15/11.Find the values of the two numbers
12 years ago

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rbowh
let x = larger number
x -8 = other number

x /(x - 8) = 15/11

cross multiply
15(x - 8) = 11x

simplify and solve for x

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