Question

Find two positive numbers in the ratio 3 : 7 such that their difference is 80.​

Answer 1

Answer:

24 and 56

Step-by-step explanation:

3x+7x=80

10x=80

x=8

8*3=24

7*8=56

Answer 2

Answer:

1st number=60

2nd number=140

Step-by-step explanation:

ratio of two positive numbers- 3:7

let ratio of first number be 3x

    ratio of second number be 7x

Difference of the two numbers- 80

RTQ

7x-3x=80

4x=80

x=20

Therefore, the first number is 3*20=60

                  the second number is 7*20=140

Lets check

140-60=80