Problema Solution
two boys decide to share their profits from a car wash job at a ratio of 2:3. How much will each boy receive if their profit is $35
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Let
x = the money the first boy receives
y = the money the second by receives
x : y = 2 : 3
3x = 2y
x + y = 35
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x = $14
y = $21
The first boy will receive $14 and the second boy will receive $21.