the ratio of two numbers is 2:3 and their sum is 85 find the numbers
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2:3
Sum of ratio 5
Value of 1 unit =85/5
17
So 2 unit value =17x2=34
And 3 unit value =51
One number is 34 and other is 51
Sum of ratio 5
Value of 1 unit =85/5
17
So 2 unit value =17x2=34
And 3 unit value =51
One number is 34 and other is 51
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let the numbers be x and y
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x/y = 2/3
x = 2y/3--(1)
and x + y = 85 --(2)
By 1 and 2
2y/3 + y = 85
2y +3y/ 3 = 85
5y = 255
y = 51
x = 85 - 51 = 34
let the numbers be x and y
ATQ
x/y = 2/3
x = 2y/3--(1)
and x + y = 85 --(2)
By 1 and 2
2y/3 + y = 85
2y +3y/ 3 = 85
5y = 255
y = 51
x = 85 - 51 = 34
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