Discussion
If the ratio
of two numbers is 6 and their sum is 21, what is the value of the larger
number?
*This question is included in Nova Press: Problem Solving Diagnostic Test, question #23
| (A) | 1 |
| (B) | ... |
| (C) | ... |
| (D) | ... |
| (E) | ... |
| (F) | ... |
The solution is
Posted: 11/25/2012 10:52
x+6x=21
I cut straight to the chase; number x plus a number 6 times as great as x equals 21
I cut straight to the chase; number x plus a number 6 times as great as x equals 21
Posted: 11/26/2012 18:31
Good approach.