Question

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

Answer 1

Let the numbers be 2x and 5x.

As pet given condition:-

2x + 5x = 49

7x = 49

x = 49/7

x = 7

So the numbers are:-

2x = 2(7)

= 14

5x = 5(7)

= 35

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Answer 2

Let the numbers be 2x & 5x

Sum of the numbers = 49

2x+5x=49

7x=49

. '. x=49/7

x=7

. '. Numbers will be;

2x=2*7=14

5x=5*7=35

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