Question

The ratio of two numbers is 31:23 and their sum is 216. find these numbers

Answer 1

31x + 23x=216
54x=216
x=216/54
x=4
31×4=124
and 23×4=92

Answer 2

Heya !!

Let the common multiple be 'x'.

Ratio = 31 : 23

So, 31x + 23x = 216

=> 54x = 216

=> x = 216/54

=> x = 4

Now, one no. = 31x

=> 31 × 4

=> 124

Other no. = 23x

=> 23 × 4

=> 92