Question

The ratio of two positive numbers is 4 : 7.. If the difference of the numbers is 15, find the larger number.

Answer 1

Answer:

35

Step-by-step explanation:

let one number is 4x and the other is 7x

the difference is 7x-4x=3x=15

Therefore, x=5

Thus, the larger number is 5*7=35

Answer 2

Hello, Buddy!!

Given:-

• Ratio of two numbers is 4:7.
• Difference between the two numbers is 15.

To Find:-

• Value Larger Number.

Required Solution:-

Let,

Large Number be 7x

Small Number be 4x

According To Sum

→ 7x-4x = 15

→ 3x = 15

→ x = 15/3

→ x = 5

Large Number

→ 7x

→ 7(5)

➝ 35

• Value of Larger Number ➪ 35.

Small Number

→ 4(x)

→ 5(5)

➝ 20

• Value of Smaller Number ➪ 20.

Verify:-

→ 7x-4x = 15

→ 35-20 = 15

→ 15 = 15

LHS = RHS

Hence,Verified.

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