Art, asked by yangaleriak, 5 months ago

The ratio of two numbers is 4:5 and their
sum is 36. Greater number is
(B) 15
(D) 20
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Answers

Answered by shifakhan6
0

Answer:

d. 20

Explanation:

let both the ratios be x

4:5

=4x:5x.......(i)

now

4x+5x=36

9x=36

x=4

now putting x =4 in equation (i) , we get

4x = 4*4= 16

and 4*5=20

therefore greater number is 20

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Answered by simran7539
2

Solution

Given :-

  • The ratio of two numbers is 4:5 and their sum is 36.

To Find :-

  • The greater number.

Step-by-Step-Explaination :-

Let the ratios be 4x and 5x

According to the question ,

4x + 5x = 36

9x = 36

x = 36/9

x = 4

Thus,

4x = 4 × 4 = 16

5x = 5 × 4 = 20

Hence,

The greater number is 20

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