Question

the ratio of two number is9:5. if there sum is 42. find the numbers

Answer 1

Let the two number be 9x and 5x
9x +5x=42
14x=42
x=42/14
x=3
the numbers are 9x=9*3=27
5x=5*3=15

Answer 2

Ratio of two numbers is:- 9 : 5 The sum of these numbers=14 As 14 ×3 = 42 So:- To get the numbers if their sum =42 We have multiply each number by 3 So numbers will be:- First number =9 ×3 =27 Second number=5 × 3 =15 So 27 and 15 are the two numbers,the sum of them =42 Hope it's clear to understand.