Question

If two numbers are in the ratio of 5 :9 and their sum is 84, then the smallest number

Answer 1

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Let the unit ratio be x

5x+9x=84

14x=84

$x = \frac{84}{14} = 6$

Values of terms:-

5x=5×6=30

9x=9×6=54

Smallest No.is 30.....