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56 is divided into two parts in such a way that 65 of one part is equal to 23 of the other. What would be the smaller part?

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Solution

Let one part be x.

Then, other part = 56x

Given that
65 of one part = 23 of the other
65x = 23(56x)
18x=10(56x)
18x=56010x
28x=560
x=20

The other part would be 56 - 20 = 36
Hence, the smaller part is 20.


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