Question

the sum of two whole numbers is 77 the ratio of these numbers is 5:6 find the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

35 and 42

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be  x

5x + 6x = 77

11x = 77

x =

x = 7

1st number = 5 X 7=35

2nd number = 6 X 7 = 42

Answer 2

ANSWER:-

Sum of the whole numbers=77

Ratio of the numbers= 5:6

Let the two numbers be 5x and 6x.

5x+6x=77

11x=77

x=77/11

x=7

5x=5×7=35

6x=6×7=42

Therefore,the two whole numbers are 35 and 42. :)