Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5:7 .If the sum of the numbers in 720,find the numbers.

Answer 1

5:7

let the numbers are 5x and 7x

so their sum, 5x + 7x = 720

12x = 720

x = 60

so the numbers are 5x60 = 300, and 7x60 = 420

Answer 2

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Let the required numbers be 5x and 7x respectively

Now

A/Q

5x+7x =720

12x =720

x=720/12

x=60.

So, the numbers are:-

5x =5×60 =300

7x =7×60 =420


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