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two numbers are in the ratio of 5:7. Find the smaller number of the sum of the numbers is 600​

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let the two numbers be 5x & 7x.

5x + 7x = 600

12x = 600

x = 50

then multiply x by 5 to find the smaller number.

5x = 5(50)

5x = 250

[the answer is 250]

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