Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 3:7. If the sum of the numbers is 80, then find the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:x=0.1875

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be 8x and 7x

according to question

8x+7x=80

15x=80

x=80/15

x=0.1875

Answer 2

Answer:

The numbers are 24 and 56

Step-by-step explanation:

Take the two numbers as 3x and 7x.

The sum of them is 3x+7x=80

10x=80 so 80/10=8.

Hence x=8

So, 3x=8*3=24 and 7x= 56