Two numbers are in the ratio 4:7. If thrice the larger be added to twice the smaller, the sum is 59. Find the numbers.
maria9:
is there something wrong in the Q?
it should be 58 not 59
It is 59 in the question
whats the answer given?
Answer is not given!
u cant do with 59 ... it will come in long decimal
I think the Q is wrg
Can x be a fraction?
yea it can be
but in this case both 59 and 29 are prime numbers
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it should be 58 not 59.
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let the numbers be 4x and 7x
ATQ ,
3(7x) + 2(4x) = 58
21x + 8x = 58
29x = 58
x = 2
the numbers are = 8 and 14
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let the numbers be 4x and 7x
ATQ ,
3(7x) + 2(4x) = 58
21x + 8x = 58
29x = 58
x = 2
the numbers are = 8 and 14
Thnks..4 ths answer!
But in my question, the sum is 59.
the answer would come absurd because the Q is wrg I think
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