two number are in the ratio of 5:6 if the sum of the number is 154 find th
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Let the two numbers be 5x and 6x.
5x + 6x = 154
11x = 154
x = 154/11
x = 14
Therefore the two numbers are 5x = 5*14 = 70 and 6x = 6*14 = 84.
Proof: 70 + 84 = 154
70/84 (When divided by 14) = 5/6 = 5:6
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Let the ratios be 5x and 6x
According to the question
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=>5x+6x=154
=>11x=154
=>x=154÷11
=>x=14
The numbers are -:
5x=5×14
=70.
6x=6×14
=84.
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