Question

3. 2 numbers are in the ratio 4 : 3. If the total of their individual squares is 225, then by how much 1st number is more than the 2nd?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let , ratio of two numbers = 4x : 3x

according to the question ,

(4x)² + (3x)² = 225

16x² + 9x² = 225

25x² = 225

x² = 9

x = 3

So , the numbers are 12 & 9.

Finally , The first number is 3 more than the second number.