Question

11
Two numbers x and y are in the
ratio 5:7 and their sum is 36
The x is​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

x : y = 5 : 7

x/y = 5/7

7x = 5y

x = 5y/7

Now,

x + y = 36

5y/7 + y = 36

(5y + 7y)/7 = 36

12y/7 = 36

y = (36×7)/12

y = 21

x = 5y/7

x = (5*21)/7

x = 15