Question

the sum of two numbers is 405 and their ratio is 8:7 . find the numbers

Answer 1

let the numbers be 8x and 7x
A/Q 8x + 7x = 405
=> 15x = 405
=> x= 405/15
=> x= 27

8x = 8(27) = 216
7x =  7(27) = 189

Therefore the numbers are 216 and 189.

Answer 2

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