Question

two numbers are in ratio 5 is to 7 the sum of the number is 156 find the number

Answer 1

Let us take the given ratio be 5x:7x.

Sum of the digits =7x+5x=12x.

But it is given 156. So,

ATQ,12x =156

or x =156/12

Therefore x =13

So, 1st no. =5x =(5×13)=65

2nd no. =7x=(7×13)=91.