Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 7:5, the sum of these numbers is 36 . Find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = 5k and y = 7k

Then,

= x + y = 36 ⇒ 5k + 7k = 36

⇒ 12k = 36

⇒ k = 3

∴ x = 5k = 5 × 3 = 15.