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Step-by-step explanation:
What is asked:
What is the smaller number?
What are the given:
3:5 - ratio of the two numbers
60 - bigger number
What operation to be used:
Multiplication and division
What is the number sentence:
3:5 = n:60
where n represents the smaller number
What is the correct answer:
Solution:
3/5 = n/60
Cross-multiply the integer 60 to the left side of the equation and we'll have:
3(60) / 5 = n
Multiply 3 to 60:
180 / 5 = n
Divide 180 by 5:
36 = n
Therefore, the smaller number is 36.