Simple temperature ratio question

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The discussion revolves around calculating the melting temperatures of gold and silver based on their given ratio in Celsius and Kelvin. The ratio of melting temperatures is 1.10614 for Celsius and 1.08265 for Kelvin. Participants suggest using the formula Tkelvin = Tc + 273.15 to convert Celsius to Kelvin. A mathematical approach involving substitution is recommended to solve the equations. The conversation highlights the challenge of the problem while emphasizing the need for a systematic method to find the temperatures.
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1. The ratio of the melting temperature of gold and of silver is 1.10614, if both temperatures are measured using the Celsius temperature scale, and 1.08265 using the Kelvin scale. What are the temperatures?



2. I'm guessing we're supposed to use this to find the answer: Tkelvin = Tc + 273.15



3. This is probably more of a math question, but I'm still baffled as for how to figure it out
 
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So,
gold / silver = 1.10614
(gold + 273 )/ (silver + 273) = 1.08265

A simple substitution should give you answer
 
Wow, thanks! I'm retarded... :)
 

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