the ratio of two numbers is 5:7and their sum is 84.find these numbers
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Let us take the given ratio be 5x:7x.
Sum of the numbers = 7x+5x = 12x.
But it is given 84.
So,
ATQ,
12x = 84.
or x =(84/12)
Therefore x = 7.
1st number = 5x = 5×7=35.
2nd number = 7x =7×7=49.
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