Question

The total marks obtained by Sumit in Maths and Science are 170. If the difference between the marks of these two subjects is 10, then the ratio between the marks of Maths and science is

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let marks obtained by Sumit in Maths be x

Marks obtained by him in science = x - 10

According to Question

x + x - 10 = 170

x + x = 170 + 10

2x = 180

x = 180/2

x = 90

Marks obtained in Maths = 90

Marks obtained in Science = 90 - 10 = 80

Ratio of marks obtained in maths and science vy Sumit

=90/80 = 9/8

Ratio of marks obtained in maths and science by Sumit =9:8