Question

Two numbers are in ratio 5:4 j
If the sum of total numbers is 72 find the numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

40,32

Step-by-step explanation:

5:4=5x,4x

given, 5x+4x=72

=>9x=72

=>x=72/9

=>x=8

therefore,

5x=5*x=5*8=40

4x=4*x=4*8=32

therefore,the two numbers are 40 and 32