Question

find the two number whose sum is 50 and the ratio is 2: 3​

Answer 1

Answer the two numbers are 20 and 30 The two numbers are in a ratio 3:2.

Answer 2

Answer:

20 and 30

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the common multiple be x

thus,

the two numbers are: 2x and 3x

2x + 3x = 50

5x = 50

x = 10

the numbers are : 20 and 30

Alternative method:

2+3= 5

thus,

2/5 × 50= 20

and

3/5 × 50 = 30