 ... of their loads, which were in the ratio of 6 to 7, being taken out, their weights were then found to be in the ratio of 2 to 3, and the sum of their weights was then 10 tons; what were their weights at first? Ans. 16 and 20 tons.  Examples in Algebra for Senior Classes, Etc - Page 62by James Wharton - 1864 - 168 pagesFull view - About this book
 | Miles Bland - Algebra - 1824 - 404 pages
...does each go per hour ? Am. The first goes 3, and the second 7 miles an hour. 23. Two loaded waggons were weighed, and their weights were found to be in...weights was then 10 tons. What were the weights at first ? Ans. Iß, and 20 tons. 24. A Gentleman gave away a certain sum in charity to 14 men and 15 women.... | |
 | James Ryan - Algebra - 1824 - 550 pages
...many miles does each go per hour ? Ans. the first goes 3, and the second 7 miles an hour. Prob. 22. Two loaded wagons were weighed, and their weights...of 2 to 3 ; and the sum of their weights was then ten tons. What were the weights at first ? Ans. 1C, and 20 tons. , Prob. 23. A and B severally cut... | |
 | James Ryan, Robert Adrain - Algebra - 1824 - 542 pages
...many miles does each go per hour ? Ans. the first goes 3, and the second 7 miles an hour. Prob. 22. Two loaded wagons were weighed, and their weights...of 2 to 3 ; and the sum of their weights was then ten tons. What were the weights at first ? . t Ans. 1C, and 20 tons. Prob. 23. A and B severally cut... | |
 | James Ryan - Algebra - 1826 - 430 pages
...were found to hfi in the ratio of 4 to 5. Part-" of their luadi, which were in the proportion of ti to 7, being taken out, their weights were then found...of 2 to 3 ; and the sum of their weights was then ten tons. What were the weights at first ? Ans. 16, and 20 tons. Prob. 23. A and B severally cut packs... | |
 | William Smyth - Algebra - 1833 - 288 pages
...does in 36 days more. In what time would each do it separately ? Ans. A in 24 and B in 48 days. 14. Two loaded wagons were weighed, and their weights...the sum of their weights was then 10 tons. What were their weights at first ? Ans. 16 and 20 tons. When they are all open, five-twelfths of the cistern... | |
 | James Ryan, Robert Adrain - Algebra - 1835 - 388 pages
...weighed, and their weights were found to be in the ratio of 4 to 5. Parts of their loads, which werfc in the proportion of 6 to 7, being taken out, their...of 2 to 3 ; and the sum of their weights was then ten tons. What were the •weights at first ? Ans. 16, and 20 tons. PROB. 23. A and B severally cut-... | |
 | William Smyth - Algebra - 1836 - 288 pages
...found to be in the ratio of 4 to 5. Parts of their loads, which were in the proportion of 6 to 7 heing taken out, their weights were then found to be in...the sum of their weights was then 10 tons. What were their weights at first ? Ans. 16 and 20 tons. 15. There is a cistern, into which water is admitted... | |
 | James Ryan - Algebra - 1838 - 412 pages
...22. Two loaded wagons were weighed, and their weights were found to be in the ratio of 4 to 5. Paris of their loads, which were in the proportion of 6...of 2 to 3 ; and the sum of their weights was then ten tons. What were the weights at first 1 Ans. 16, and 20 tons. PROB. 23. A and B severally cut packs... | |
 | John D. Williams - Algebra - 1840 - 634 pages
...5. Parts of their loads, which were in the proportion of 6 to 7 being taken out, their weights v/ere then found to be in the .ratio of 2 to 3 ; and the sum of their weights was then 10 tons. What were their weights at first ? Let 4z and 5x= their weight, and 6y and 7y= the parts taken out ; .-. 4z—... | |
 | Davis Wasgatt Clark - 1844 - 394 pages
...loads, which were in the proportion of 6 to 7, being taken out, their weights were then found to he in the ratio of 2 to 3 ; and the sum of their weights was then 10 tons. What were their weights at first 1 Ans. 16 and 20 tons. 18. There is a cistern, into which water is admitted... | |
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