Question

find the difference of two numbers whose sum is 182 and whose ratio is 11 is to 15

Answer 1

let the common multiple be x
I.e. 11x + 15x = 182
26x = 182
x = 182/26
x = 156

11x = 11×156= 1716
15x = 15×156= 2340

difference = 2340-1716
= 624