Question

The ratio of two numbers is 2 : 3 and their products is 726. The smallest number between the two numbers is:

Answer 1

Answer:

let the common ratio be X

so the number are 2X and 3X

ATQ

2X + 3X. = 726

X = 726/5

X = 145.2

so smaller number is 2X then

2X = 2*145.2

2X = 290.4.

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