Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 7:5 if their sum is 55, find the number
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let the common ratio be x

Given ratio = 7:5

Sum= 55

So, ATQ,

7x+5x=55

12x=55

x=55/12

x=4.583

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

32.06, 22.9

Step-by-step explanation:

In a question in which we need to find a number from a ratio, we convert the ratio into a number.

So, let the two numbers be 7x and 5x.

Now, the question says their sum is 55. So, the equation will be-

7x + 5x = 55

 12x      = 55

    x       = 55/12

    x       = 4.58       (Since 55 and 12 are not divisible)

   7x      = 32.06

    5x     = 22.9

If you add them, you get 54.96 which can be rounded off to get 55.

Therefore, your answer is 32.06 and 22.9.

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