Question

Sum of 2 numbers is 72. They are in ratio 1:5 then find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

12:60

Step-by-step explanation:

1x+5x=72

6x=72

x=72/6=12

Answer 2

First number = 12

Second number = 60

Explanation -:

Given -:

• Sum of two numbers is 72
• Ratio = 1 : 5

To Find -:

• The two numbers

Solution -:

Let us assume the two numbers as x and 5x

According To Question

$\small\rm{x + 5x = 72}$

$➨ \small\rm{ \: 6x = 72}$

$➨ \: \small\rm{x = \frac{72}{6} = 12}$

$\small\boxed{ \rm{x = 12}}$

First number = 12

Second number = 5x = 5 × 12 = 60

Verifying -:

LHS = 12 + 60 = 72

RHS = 72

72 = 72

Hence, proved.