Question

the ratio between two number is 2:3 if there sum us 120 the smaller of the 2 number is​

Answer 1

Correct Question :

The ratio between two number is 2 : 3. Sum of the numbers is 120. Find the smaller number.

Answer :

• Smaller Number = 48.

Explanation :

Given : The ratio between two number is 2 : 3. Sum of the numbers is 120.

To Find : The Smaller Number.

Solution :

Let the numbers be 2x and 3x.

⇒ 2x + 3x = 120.

⇒ 5x = 120.

⇒ x = 120 ÷ 5.

⇒ x = 24.

Therefore,

• 2x = 48.
• 3x = 72.

We have to find smaller number.

So, Smaller Number = 48.

Verification :

⇒ 2x + 3x = 120.

⇒ 48 + 72 = 120.

⇒ 120 = 120.

LHS = RHS.

Hence, Verified.

Answer 2

Answer:

48 and 72

Step-by-step explanation:

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