Question

A number is divided into two parts such that one is 6 less than the other. If the two parts are in the ratio 4:7 find the two parts and the numbers ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the two parts are in the ratio =4:7 then,

let the 1st number be 4x and 2nd number be 7x

As 2nd number is 6 less than the other so, it will be 7x-6

4x= 7x-6

-3x=6

x=6/-3= -2

The 1st number becomes 4(-2)= -8

The 2nd number becomes 7(2)= -14

The new number will be (-8) + (-14)= -22