Question

if the sum of two number is 40 and their different is 4 find the ratio of number​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ratio=11/9

Step-by-step explanation:

let the no.s=a and b

a+b=40

a-b=4

adding the two equations..........................

2a=44

so,a=22 and b=18

ratio=22/18

=11/9

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Answer 2

Ratio is 11:9

Step-by-step explanation:

Let, a1 and a2 be 2 no.,

by given conditions,

a1+a2=40

a1-a2=4

Now, by adding above 2 equations,we get,

2a1=44

a1=22

and a2= 22-4= 18

a2=18

ratio is= a1:a2=22:18

=11:9