Question

A number is divided in the ratio 9:11.if the first part is 72,find the number​

Answer 1

Let the common ratio be x.

Let the 1st number be 9x.

Let the 2nd number be 11x.

Given that 1st part is 72.

9x = 72

x = 8.

Then the second part = 11 * 8 = 88.

Therefore the number is 72 + 88 = 160.

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Answer 2

Answer:

9/72= 11/x

9x=792

x= 88

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