Question

The sum of two numbers is 40 and their difference is 4. The ratio of the numbers is​

Answer 1

Answer:

11 : 9

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 'x' and 'y'.

According to the question,

x + y = 40 ...(i)

x - y = 4  ...(ii)

Adding (i) and (ii), we get

x + x + y - y = 40 + 4

2x = 44

x = 44/2

x = 22

Using x = 22 in (i)

22 + y = 40

y = 40 - 22

y = 18

The ratios of the two numbers = 22 : 18

Dividing by 2, we get,

11 : 9