The sum of two rational numbers is 72. The ratio of numbers is 2:7. What are the whole numbers?
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Answer:
2x + 7x = 72
9x = 72
x = 8.
Therefore, 2x = 8×2 = 16
7x = 7 × 8 = 56.
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Answer:
16 and 56
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the numbers be 2x and 7x, where x is a common factor
ATQ,
2x + 7x = 72
=> 9x = 72
=> x = 72/9 = 8
Hence the numbers are -
2x = 2 × 8 = 16
7x = 7 × 8 = 56
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