Question

The ratio of two numbers is 5:6. If the larger is 72, what is the smaller?

Answer 1

Answer:

The ratio of the two numbers is 5:6.

Let the common multiple be ‘x'

The No's are 5x & 6x

The larger number is 72

Here larger number is 6x

6x = 72

x= 72/6 = 12

x= 12

The smaller number is 5*12 = 60

Ans 60

Answer 2

Answer:

5x = 60

Step-by-step explanation:

6x = 72

x = 12

5x = 60

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