Question

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.

Answer 1

Let the nos. Be 5x and 7x
7x*3+5x=59
26x=59
x=59÷26
x=3/2
Therefore,
5x=5*3/2=7.5
7x=10.5