Two numbers are in the ratio 7 : 9. If the difference between the numbers is 1280, find the numbers.
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Answer: 5760 & 4480
Step-by-step explanation:
The ratio between the numbers is 7:9
Difference between the numbers is 1280
THEREFORE; 9x-7x= 1280
2x= 1280
x= 640
9x= 5760 ; 7x= 4480
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Given :
- Ratio of the number is 7:9
- Thier difference is 1280
To find :
- The numbers.
According to the question,
- Let the ratio be 7x and 9x
→ 9x - 7x = 1280
→ 2x = 1280
→ x = 1280 ÷ 2
.°. x = 640
The numbers are = 7x = 7 × 640 = 4480
Other number are = 9x = 9 × 640 = 5760
______________...
Verification :
→ 9x - 7x = 1280
→ 5760 - 4480 = 1280
→ 1280 = 1280
.°. L.H.S = R.H.S
Hence, Verified....
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