Question

20. Sum of two numbers is 153. If the number are in the ratio of 2:7. What one is the smaller number of the two numbers?​

Answer 1

Answer:

2x+7x=9x

9x=153

x=17

2x=2(17)

34

The small number is 34

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Answer 2

Answer :-

34.

Explanation :-

Given :

• Sum of two numbers = 153.
• Ratio of Numbers = 2:7.

To Find :

• Smaller Number of them.

Solution :

Let the two numbers be 2x and 7x.

According to the Question,

➙ 2x + 7x = 153.

➙ 9x = 153.

➙ x = 153 ÷ 9.

➙ x = 17.

Therefore,

• First Number = 2x = 34.
• Second Number = 7x = 119.

We have to find Smaller number.

So, Smaller Number = 34.