Question

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two numbers are in the ratio of 8 : 15 and their sum is 460 find the greatest number​

Answer 1

Answer:

8x + 15x = 460

23x = 460

X = 460/23 = 20

Greatest number is 15x = 15 * 20 = 300

Answer 2

Answer:

300

Step-by-step explanation:

8x +15x =460

23x=460

x=460/23

x=20

15x=15(20)

15x=300

8x=8(20)

8x=160

the greatest number is 15x i.e 300