Question

The sum of two number is 162 they are in the ratio of 41:40 find the numbers

Answer 1

41x+40x=162
81x=162
x=2

then..........
41×2=82
40×2=80

Answer 2

Sum of the numbers = 162
First number = 41x
Second number = 40x
= 81x = 162
= x = 2
First number = 41x = 82
Second number = 40x = 80