Question

The sum of two numbers is 143. Find these numbers given that their ratio is 6 : 5

Answer 1

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6x+5x = 143

11x = 143

x = 143/11

x = 13

•first number = 6×13 = 78

•second number = 5×13 = 65

Verification:-

78+65 = 143

143 = 143

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Answer 2

QUESTION :

The sum of two numbers is 143. Find these numbers given that their ratio is 6 : 5

SOLUTION :

Let the number be 6x and 5x

According to the question,

Sum of two numbers is 143

Means 6x + 5x

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6x + 5x =143

11x =143

x = 143 ÷ 11

x = 13

Then 6x = 6×13 = 78

5x = 5 ×13 =65

VERIFICATION

78 + 65 = 143

143 = 143

L.H.S = R.H.S