Question

The sum if two positive integers is 18. if one number is in ratio of 5:4 find another number​

Answer 1

Answer :

• Another number are 10 and 8

Given :

• The sum of two positive integers is 18
• One number is in the ratio of 5 : 4

To find :

• Another number

Solution :

Given , Ratio is 5 : 4

• Let the one integer be 5x
• Let the second integer be 4x

Sum of two positive integers is 18

According to question,

》5x + 4x = 18

》9x = 18

》x = 18/9

》x = 2

• First integer = 5x = 5(2) = 10
• Second integer = 4(2) = 8

Hence, Another number are 10 and 8

Verification :

• First integer = 10
• Second integer = 8

》10 + 8

》18

Hence , Verified