Question

1. The ratio between two numbers is 2 : 3. If their sum is 120, the smaller of the two numbers is
(a) 72
(b) 48
(c) 60
(d) 40

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Answer 1

The answer is

b.) 48

hope you understand

Answer 2

Answer:

let 2 numbers be 2x,3x as their ratio is 2:3

sum=2x+3x=120

5x=120

x=120/5=24

smaller number is 2x

2x=2*24=48