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asked • 04/13/21

Two positive numbers are in the ratio 3:4. If the product is 432 then the smaller number is?

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Raymond B. answered • 04/14/21

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SL= 432

S =3/7(S+L), 4S=3L, L= 4S/3

S(4S/3) = 432

S^2 = (3/4)432 = 3(108) = 324

S = sqr324 = 18 = smaller number

L = 432/18 = 24

18/24 = 3/4

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