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  • 03-02-2022
  • Mathematics
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PLEASE HELP ME ASAP
One week, the ratio of flats sold to houses sold in a town was 3:7. 12 more houses were sold than flats. How many flats were sold? GIVE ME AN GOOD EXPLANATION thank you

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hello51147 hello51147
  • 03-02-2022

Answer: 5 flats

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio: 3 : 7 = 3/7

3/7 = x/12

3 x 12 = 7x

36 = 7x

x ≈ 5

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