Question

two numbers are in the ratio 2 :
5 if the sum of the numbers is 49 find the numbers

Answer 1

let the no in ratio be 2x and 5x

THEN,
2X+5X=49
7X=49
x=49/7
x=7
SO,,

5x=5×7=35
2x=2×7=14

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Answer 2

Let the ratio,2:5=x

Sum of  2x+5x=7x

7x=49

x=49/7

x=6

2x=2*6=12

5x=5*6=30