Question

the ratio of two numbers is 5:6 .If the sum is 275 find the bigger number

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x

Therefore 5x and 6x

Now

A/q

5x + 6x = 275

=> 11x = 275

=> x = 275/11

=> x = 25

Then 5x = 5 * 11 = 55

6x = 6 * 11 = 66

Hence, the biggest number is 6x that is 66

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Answer 2

Answer: let's take 5:6 as 5x & 6x

=>5x+6x=275

=>11y=275

=>x=275/11

=>x=25

5x=5*25= 125

6x=6*25= 150