Question

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

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The numbers are 21 and 24

Given :

Two numbers are in 7:8.

Sum of the numbers is 45.

To Find :

The unknown numbers.

Solution :

• Consider the :

The first number as 7x and second as 8x.

As given, their sum = 45

So,

⇒ 7x + 8x = 45

⇒ 15x = 45

⇒ x = 45/15

⇒ x = 3

Now,

The numbers are :

• 7x = 7 × 3 = 21

• 8x = 8 × 3 = 24

∴ The numbers are 21 and 24