Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 7 : 9. If the difference between the numbers is 1280, find the numbers.

Answer 1

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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Answer 2

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

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Verification :

→ 9x - 7x = 1280

→ 5760 - 4480 = 1280

→ 1280 = 1280

.°. L.H.S = R.H.S

Hence, Verified....