Question

two numbers are in the ratio 2:3. if the larger number is 30 more than half of the smaller. find the number.

Answer 1

LET THE 2 NUMBERS BE 2X,3X

ONE HALF OF SMALLER NUMBER = 2X/2=X

30 MORE ...=X+30

 

3X=X+30

2X=30

X=15

THE 2 NUMBERS ARE  

15*2=30 AND 15*3=45