Question

The difference between two numbers is 54 and the ratio of the numbers is 7:4. Find the larger number.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Ratio of two numbers =7:2

Let, the numbers are 7x,2x

∵7x+2x=54

9x=54

x=

9

54

=6

∴ The numbers are 42,12

Answer 2

let the numbers be 7x and 4x

7x-4x=54

3x=54

x=54/3

x=18

7*18=126

4*18=72

therefore the numbers are: 126 and 72

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