Find two rational numbers, whose sum is 10.5 and if the smaller one is divided by the greater the result is 2/3.
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Let the two numbers be x and y such that x is less than y. x+y=10.5. x/y=2/3 =>x= 2/3y. So 2/3y+y=10.5 =>5/3y=10.5=>y=10.5×3/5=
31.5/5=6.3. x=2/3(6.3)=4.2. Hence the two numbers are 6.3 and 4.2. Hope it helps you.
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