Question

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

Answer 1

hello frnd!!

here's ur answer...

let the 2 no. be 7x and 8x.

therefore 7x+8x=45

15x=45

x=45/15

x=3

hence, the 1st no.=7x

=7×3

=21

2nd no.=8x

=8×3

=24

verification:-

21+24=45

hope this helps...

Answer 2

Hey there,
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☆ Let the two numbers be 7x + 8x
☆ 7x + 8x = 45
15x = 45
x = 45/15
x = 3

☆ 7x = 7×3 = 21
8x = 8 × 3 = 24

☆ Hence, the two numbers are 21 and 24
21+24 = 45

Hope it helps..