Math, asked by jaxupatel43, 8 months ago

8. The sum of two numbers which are in the ratio 2 : 5 is 21. The numbers are
(a) 8, 13
(b) 7, 14
(c) 6, 15
(d) 12,9​

Answers

Answered by avitaylor101
1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Here,

let the number be 2x and 5x,

then

2x + 5x = 21

7x = 21

x = 21/7

x= 3

Hence,

2x = 6

5x = 15

therefore , option c is correct answer

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Answered by Sakshi4875
1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the ratio of the number be 2x and 5x respectively.

2x+5x=21

7x=21

x=21÷7

x=3

2x= 2×3=6

5x=5×3=15

So the number are 6, 15.

Option c is correct......

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