Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:7. If the sum of the numbers is 84, find the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the numbers be 5x and 7x.

Given,

5x + 7x = 84

12x = 84

x = 7

So,

5x = 35 and 7x = 49

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Answer 2

Answer:

$let \: ratio \: = \: x \\ 5x \: + 7x = 84 \\ 12x = 84 \\ x = \frac{84}{12 } \\ x = 7 \\ so \: \: 5x = 5 \times 7 = 35 \\ 7x = 7 \times 7 = 49$

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