Question

Two number are in the
ration 8:7 The sum is 60
Find the number​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numbers be 8x and 7x

then, 8x+7x=60

15x=60

x=60/15

=4

there fore, numbers are 7×4 and 8×4

=28,32

Answer 2

Answer:

the 2 numbers are 32 and 28

Step-by-step explanation:

let 1st number be a

and 2nd number be b

so now

a/b=8/7

ie.

7a=8b

7a-8b=0

now a+b=60

multiply by 7

7a+7b=420

subtract the 2 equations

-15b=-420

b=28

a=32

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