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the ratio between two numbers is 12:7. If the difference of the numbers is 40, fine the numbers

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Bigger number: 12x
Smaller number: 7x

Equation:
12x - 7x = 40
5x = 40
5x/5 = 40/5
x = 8

Substitute 8 for x:
Bigger number: 12(8) = 96
Smaller number: 7(8) = 56

ANSWER: The two numbers are 96 and 56.

Check:
96 - 56 40
40 = 40  √