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The weights of two ships are in the ratio of 5 : 9. If together they weigh 5,600 tons, how many tons does the larger ship weigh?

A. 2000

B. 2400

C. 3000

D. 3200

E. 3600

We can let the weight of smaller ship = 5x and the weight of larger ship = 9x and create the equation:

5x + 9x = 5600

14x = 5600

x = 400

Thus, the larger ship weighs 9 * 400 = 3600 tons.

Answer: E
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