Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5 is to 6 if the sum is 132 find the two numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the ratio number be x

So, 1stno.=5x

2ndno.=6x

according to question,

⇒6x+5x=132

⇒11x=132

⇒x=

11

132

=12

So, 1stno.=5x=5×12=60

2ndno.=6x=6×12=72