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  • 02-11-2016
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The weights of divya and himanshu are in the ratio of 5:7. If himanshu weights 28 kg , find the weight of divya

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BiancaDiAngelo22 BiancaDiAngelo22
  • 02-11-2016
5:7 = 5/7 (ratio are like fractions)
Make Divya's weight 'x.'
x:28 = x/28

So, 5/7 = x/28 (Equivalent fractions)
x= 28/7*5= 4*5= 20
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