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I am looking for a simple equation.
If I have 1,000,000 widgets and need to figure out how many widgets I would have at a 3 to 2 ratio what would my equation be?
Thank you for your help.
I gather you mean split up your 1,000,000 widgets into
a 3 to 2 ratio...yes?
If so, then we want (1,000,000-x) to x to equal 3 to 2
Thus, (1,000,000-x)/x=3/2, now solve for x.
"Cross multiplying" gives" 2,000,000-2x=3x
2,000,000=5x...so x=400,000
so it would be 600,000 to 400,000
OK?
Abe
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Abe Mantell
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Hello, I am a college professor of mathematics and regularly teach all levels from elementary mathematics through differential equations, and would be happy to assist anyone with such questions!
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Over 15 years teaching at the college level.
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NCTM, NYSMATYC, AMATYC, MAA, NYSUT, AFT.
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B.S. in Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
M.S. (and A.B.D.) in Applied Mathematics from SUNY @ Stony Brook
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