Problema Solution
Two business partners Alan and Bob invested money in their business at a ratio of 7 to 8 Bob invested the greater amount. the total amount invested was $450 how much did each partner invest?
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Let
x = the amount Alan invested
y = the amount Bob invested
x : y = 7 : 8 cross-multiply
8x = 7y
x + y = 450
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x = $210
y = $240
Alan invested $210 and Bob invested $240.