Question

Divide 36 into two parts in such a way that 1/5 of one part is equal to 1/7 of the other.
Please answer with explanation.

Answer 1

Answer:

let one number be x

then the other=36-x

according to question,

x/5=36-x/7

7x=5(36-x)

7x=180-5x

12x=180

x=180/12=15

∴the numbers are 15&21