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7 January, 19:41

The smaller of two numbers is one-half the larger, and their sum is 27. Find the

numbers.

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  1. 7 January, 21:49
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    9 and 18

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The numbers are in the ratio 1 : 2, so the ratio of the smaller to the total is ...

    1 : (1+2) = 1 : 3

    1/3 of 27 is 9, the value of the smaller number. The larger number is double this, so is 18.

    The numbers are 9 and 18.
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