The sum of two number is 40 and there difference of two numbers is 4.Find the ratio of two number
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x + y = 40 -(i)
x - y = 4 -(ii)
Adding (i) and (ii)
2x = 44
=> x = 22
Substituting x = 22 in (i)
22 + y = 40
=> y = 40 - 22
=> y = 18
ratio of the two numbers = 22:18 or 11:9
x - y = 4 -(ii)
Adding (i) and (ii)
2x = 44
=> x = 22
Substituting x = 22 in (i)
22 + y = 40
=> y = 40 - 22
=> y = 18
ratio of the two numbers = 22:18 or 11:9
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