Question

If two numbers are in the ratio 7 ratio 9 and their sum of 112 then the smaller number is
Give answer

Answer 1

Answer:

let the no. be 7 x nad 9x

7x+9x=112

16x=112

x=112/6

x=7

7x=7*7=49

9x=7*9=63

the no. 49 is the smaller number

(check the question =49+63=112)