Two numbers are in the ratio and their sum is . What is the first number in the ratio?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 9

  1. Step 1: Add the terms of the ratio to find the total number of equal parts: .
  2. Step 2: Divide the total sum by the total parts to find the value of one single part: .
  3. Step 3: Multiply the unit value by the first number's share of parts: .
Answer
9.

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