Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Ratio and Proportion · medium
The sum of two numbers is 112, and they are in the ratio 5 : 9. What is the smaller number?
- 72
- 56
- 40
- 48
Answer
C. 40
Solution
One part = 112 ÷ 14 = 8. Smaller = 5 × 8 = 40.
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