Multiple choice

36 is divided in the ratio of 5:7. What is the difference between the two parts?

  1. 4

  2. 6

  3. 8

  4. 10
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Explanation

Total ratio parts = 5+7 = 12. Value of one part = 36 / 12 = 3. Parts are 5*3=15 and 7*3=21. Difference = 21 - 15 = 6.

AI explanation

The total number of parts in the ratio 5 : 7 is 5 plus 7, which equals 12 parts. To find the value of one part, divide the total amount by the total parts, giving 36 divided by 12, which equals 3. The difference between the two parts of the ratio is 7 minus 5, which equals 2; multiplying this by the value of one part gives a difference of 2 times 3, resulting in 6.

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