Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:7 and sum is 120. Find the two numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the two no. be 5x and 7x

Then,

5x + 7x = 120

12x = 120

x = 120/12

x = 10

Hence,

5x = 5 × 10 = 50

7x = 7 × 10 = 70