Problema Solution
Two integers are in the ratio 4:5. The sum of the integers is 3159. Find the integers.
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x = first integer
y = second integer
x/y = 4/5
x + y = 3159
=> x = 4y/5
=> (4y/5) + y = 3159
9y/5 = 3159
9y = 15795
y = 1755
x + 1755 = 3159
x = 1404