Question

The sum of two number is 45 and their ratio is 7: 8 find the two number

Answer 1

Answer:

7x+8x= 45

1)15x=45

2)x=45/15

3)x=3

4)7×3=21 and 8×3=24

5) Verification 21+24=45

Answer 2

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numbers be 7x and 8x

• 7x + 8x = 45
• 15x = 45
• x=45/15
• x=3

1st no. = 7×3=21

2nd no.= 8×3=24

21+24=45