Question

The ratio of two numbers is 2:3 and their sum is 85. Find the numbers. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the ratio be x

so no. became 2x or 3x

Explanation:

According to the question

2x+3x=85

5x=85

x=85/5

x=17

And the no. are

17*2=34

17*3=51

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Answer 2

The numbers are 34 and 51.

Explanation:

Solution :

Let,

• I st number = 2x
• II nd number = 3x

★ According to the Question :

⇒ 2x + 3x = 85

⇒ 5x = 85

⇒ x = 85/5

⇒ x = 17

• Value of 2x :

⇒ 2 (17)

⇒ 34

I st number = 34

• Value of 3x :

⇒ 3 (17)

⇒ 51

II nd number = 51

Therefore, the numbers are 34 and 51.