Question

the number 72 was divided into two parts which are in the ratio 2:7. what are the parts​

Answer 1

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Ratio of two parts are in the ratio 2 : 7

Let the common multiple be x

So, let the 1st part be 2x and 2nd part be 7x

According to the given condition

2x + 7x = 72

☛ 9x = 72

☛ x = $\dfrac{72}{9}$

∴ x = 8

∴ 1st part ☛ 2x

☛ 2 × 8

☛ $\pink{\underline{\pink{\underline{\tt{\red{16}}}}}}$

∴ 2nd part ☛ 7x

☛ 7 × 8

☛ $\pink{\underline{\pink{\underline{\tt{\red{56}}}}}}$


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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

2x + 7x =72

9x = 72

x = 72/9

x = 8

2x = 2*8 = 16  -first part

7x = 7*8 = 56  - second part

now ratio = 16:56