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the ratio of two numbers is 2 to 3 . if the smaller number is 10 what is the larger number?​

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Answer:

15

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

15

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the larger number be n if the smaller number is 10.

[tex]\rm 2:3 = 10:n[/tex]

Write it in fraction form

[tex]\rm \frac{2}{3} = \frac{10}{n}[/tex]

Cross multiply

[tex]\rm 2n = 30[/tex]

[tex]\rm n = \frac{30}{2}[/tex]

[tex]\boxed{\rm n = 15}}[/tex]

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