Asum of money is divided in the ratio of 3: 5: 9. calculate the smallest share given that the largest share is 54

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50 will mark show all use the linear combination method to solve the system of equations. explain each step of your solution. if steps are not explained, you will not receive credit for that step. 2x+9y= -26 -3x-7y=13

Which problem would you use the following proportion to solve for? 24/x = 40/100 a. what is 40% of 24? b. what percent is 24 of 40? c. twenty-four is 40% of what number? d. forty percent of 24 is what number?