Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 7:9. If the sum of the numbers is 112 then the larger number is​

Answer 1

Answer:

63

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numbers be 7x and 9x

therefore, ATQ, 7x+9x=112 (given)

solving the above equation we get

16x = 112

x = 112/16

x = 7

therefore, bigger number will be 9x = 9(7) = 63