Two numbers are in the ratio 7:5 and their difference os 12. Find the two numbers
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Step-by-step explanation:
Question:
Two numbers are in the ratio 7:5 and their difference os 12. Find the two numbers
Equation:
let the ratios be 7x and 5x
7x - 5x = 12
Solution:
7x - 5x = 12
2x = 12
x = 12/2
x = 6
7x = 7*6 = 42
5x = 5*6 = 30
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Answer:
The numbers are 42 and 30.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let,
First number be 7x
Second number be 5x
The difference between them is 12.
★ According to the Question,
⇒ 7x - 5x = 12
⇒ 2x = 12
⇒ x = 12/2
⇒ x = 6
★ Value of 7x :
⇒ 7 (6)
⇒ 42
First number = 42
★ Value of 5x :
⇒ 5 (6)
⇒ 30
Second number = 30
Therefore, The numbers are 42 and 30.
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