Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 7: 10. If the larger number is 140, What is the smaller
number?​

Answer 1

Answer:

98

Step-by-step explanation:

Let two numbers are 7x and 10x.

7x is smaller and 10x is larger.

10x = 140

x = 14

Now, smaller number = 7x

= 7*14= 98

Answer 2

Answer:

Two number are in ratio 7:10

Let x be common multiple then the ratio will be 7x:10x

if larger number for example 10x is 140, then 10x= 140

x= 14

so the smallest number is for example 7x will be

7x=7x14

= 98

so the smallest no. is 98