Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5 is 27 and the sum of the numbers is 252 the large what is the largest number is

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

• Let the be 5x and 27 x .

A/Q, 5 x + 27 x = 252

⇒ 32 x = 252

∴ x = 252/32.

So the larger no. = 27 x = 27 x 252/32 = 212.625.