The ratio of two positive number is 4:3 if X is added to each number then the new ratio will be 5:4 and sum of new number is 117.the value of X is
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Given information is:
x/y=4/5 (Equation 1)
x+y=540 ((Equation 2)
From equation 1 we know that, x=4y/5
substituting this into equation 2, we get:
(4y/5) + y =540
9y/5=540
y=(540*5)/9
y=300
x=4y/5= 4*300/5=240
Hence, the greater of the two numbers is y which equals 540.
Hope it helpful
Given information is:
x/y=4/5 (Equation 1)
x+y=540 ((Equation 2)
From equation 1 we know that, x=4y/5
substituting this into equation 2, we get:
(4y/5) + y =540
9y/5=540
y=(540*5)/9
y=300
x=4y/5= 4*300/5=240
Hence, the greater of the two numbers is y which equals 540.
Hope it helpful
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