Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 7:4 . If their difference is 72, find the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

168 and 96

Step-by-step explanation:

7x-4x=72

3x=72

x=24

Answer 2

Answer:

Given :-

• Two numbers are in the ratio of 7 : 4.
• Their difference is 72.

To Find :-

• What is the numbers.

Solution :-

Let,

➲ First Number = 7x

➲ Second Number = 4x

According to the question,

↦ 7x - 4x = 72

↦ 3x = 72

↦ x = 72/3

↦ x = 24/1

➠ x = 24

Hence, the required numbers are :

❒ First Number :-

⇒ First Number = 7x

⇒ First Number = 7(24)

⇒ First Number = 7 × 24

➦ First Number = 168

❒ Second Number :-

⇒ Second Number = 4x

⇒ Second Number = 4(24)

⇒ Second Number = 4 × 24

➦ Second Number = 96

∴ The numbers are 168 and 96 .

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