Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 7:1. If they differ by 72 , what are the numbers

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the first numbers be 7x

let the second number be 1x

differ of number is 72

A.T.Q

7x-x=72

6x=72

x=72/6

x=12

first number is 12

second number is 12×7 =84

so the numbers are 84 and 12

Answer 2

GIVEN

Two numbers are in ratio 7:1

Their Difference is 72.

TO FIND :- The numbers

SOLUTION

Let the numbers be x and 7x (As per ratio)

Now , According to the question

7x - x = 72

=> 6x = 72

=> x = 72 ÷ 6

=> x = 12

Now if one number is 12 then the other will be,

12 × 7 = 84

Hence the numbers are 84 and 12

VERIFICATION

Difference of Numbers

= 84 - 12

= 72

Hence our answer is correct