Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 2:3 find their sum is 60

Answer 1

$let \: the \: number \: be \: x \\ 2x + 3x = 60 \\ 5x = 60 \\ x = 12 \\ \\ so \: 2x = 2 \times 12 = 24 \\ 3x = 3 \times 12 = 36.$