Question

two numbers are in ratio 7 ratio 8 if the sum of the numbers is 300 find the numbers

answer with explanation​

Answer 1

Answer:

140 and 160

Step-by-step explanation:

$7 + 8 = 15$

$\frac{300}{15} = 20$

$(20 \times 7) \: and \: (20 \times 8)$

$140 \: and \: 160$

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Answer 2

let the nos. be 7x and 8x

a/q,

7x + 8x = 300

15x = 300

x= 300/15

= 20

hence the no. are 7x=20×7=140

and

8x = 8×20= 160