Question

Two numbers are in ratio 5:7 . Iftheir sum is 36, then

find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

$5x + 7x = 36 \\ 12x = 36 \\ x = 3 \\ 5x = 5 \times 3 = 15 \\ 7x = 7 \times 3 = 21$

Answer 2

Given:

Two numbers are in the ratio of 5:7.

Their sum is 36.

To Find:

The numbers.

Assumption:

Let the number be x, so that

Solution:

According to the question,

5x + 7x = 36

or, 12x = 36

or, x = 36/12 = 3 ( By Imposing Method )

Answer:

The value of x is 3.

5x = 5(3) = 15

7x = 7(3) = 21

The two numbers are 15 and 21 respectively.