Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5 ratio 7 and the sum of these number is 252 the smaller of these number is​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The simplest way to work this one is:

The ratio is 5:7 Therefor add 5 and 7=12

Divide 252 by 12 252 divided by 12= 21

Multiply 21x5=105

Multiply 21x7= 147

Add 105+147 =252 (the original total)

Therefore the larger number is 147

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let's assume that two numbers are 5x and 7x . According to question, 5x+7x = 252 12x = 252 x= 21 . Then 5x = 105. So the smaller one is 105.