Question

two number are in the ratio 7:5 if the sum of the number is 240 find the number

Answer 1

140 and 100 is the answer

Answer 2

Let one number be 7x

Let the other number be 5x

Sum of two numbers = 240

7x + 5x = 240

12x = 240

x = 240 ÷ 12

x = 20

First number = 7 x 20 = 140

Second number = 5 x 20 = 100