Question

The sum of the two numbers is 45 and the ratio is 7:8 then the two numbers are

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the ratio be x,

7x+8x=45

15x=45

x=45/15

x=3

7x=7×3=21

8x=8×3=24

Answer 2

Answer:

21 and 24

Step-by-step explanation:

let the ratio be 7k : 8k their sum is 45 7k +8k =45 15k = 45 so k = 3 that implies the first number is 7×3 =21 and the second number is 8×3=24