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nycguitarguy

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Find Number of Trophies

The ratio of Jenny’s trophies to Meredith’s trophies is 7:4. The difference between the numbers is 12. What are the numbers?

Let me see.

Let 7x = Jenny's trophies

Let 4x = Meredith's trophies

Their difference is 12.

7x - 4x = 12

3x = 12

x = 12/3

x = 4

7x - 4x = 12

7(4) - 4(4) = 12

28 - 16 = 12

12 = 12

Jenny's trophies = 28.

Meredith's trophies = 16.

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Bob

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Re: Find Number of Trophies

Nicely done.

Bob

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nycguitarguy

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Re: Find Number of Trophies

Nicely done.

Bob

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