Question

two numbers are in the ratio 1:11 and their sum is 15. find the number.​

Answer 1

Let the 2 nos be x and 11x

Now,

➡ x + 11x = 15 (given)

➡ 12x = 15

➡ x = 15/12

➡ x = 5/4

x = 5/4

11x = 11×5/4 = 55/4

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Answer 2

Answer:

let the first number be X and second number be y

X/y=1/11.

y=11x. I)

X+y=15. ii)

substitute the value of y , we get

X+11x=15

12x=15

X=15/12

X=5/4.

substituting in equation I) we get

y=11×5/4

y=55/4