the sum of two numbers is 15 and their ratio is 2:3 find the numbers
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Hi ,
Let x , 15 - x are two numbers ,
It's ratio = 2 : 3
x/ ( 15 - x ) = 2/3
Do the cross multiplication ,
3x = 2( 15 - x )
3x = 30 - 2x
3x + 2x = 30
5x = 30
x = 30/5
x = 6
Therefore ,..
Required numbers are ,..
x = 6 ,
15 - x = 15 - 6 = 9
I hope this helps you.
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Let x , 15 - x are two numbers ,
It's ratio = 2 : 3
x/ ( 15 - x ) = 2/3
Do the cross multiplication ,
3x = 2( 15 - x )
3x = 30 - 2x
3x + 2x = 30
5x = 30
x = 30/5
x = 6
Therefore ,..
Required numbers are ,..
x = 6 ,
15 - x = 15 - 6 = 9
I hope this helps you.
: )
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