Question

if two numbers are in the ratio 4:7 if the larger number is 63 find the smaller number

Answer 1

Given,the larger number is 63.
Let the common factor as x
THEREFORE, 7x=63
Thus,x=63/7=9
The smaller number will be 4x = (9×4) =36(Ans.)

Answer 2

Let's assume the numbers, factors of required numbers = 4 and 7 .

Let the required numbers are 4a and 7a,


As the ratio of numbers is given, numbers can be negative too.But in the question larger number is 63. Therefore numbers can't be negative.

So, 7a = 63
a = 63 / 7
a = 9


Therefore,
other number = 4a = 4 x 9 = 36



Thus, required numbers are 36 and 63.
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