Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 17:23. If the sum of the numbers is 360, find the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

153 is the first number and 207 is the second number.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

$let \: the \:number \: be \: 17x \: and \: 23x$

A/Q

$17x + 23x = 360$

$40x = 360$

$x = 9$

$two \: numbers \: = 17 \times 9 \: and \: 23 \times 9$

$numbers \: are \: 153 \: and \: 207$