Question

two numbers are in the ratio 8: 11 if the difference between the numbers is 111 find the numbers​

Answer 1

296 and 407

Solution:

Let the common factor of them be x, Now

Ratio = 8x : 11x

So,

According to the Question:

☛ Difference of the numbers = 111

☛ 11x - 8x = 111

☛ 3x = 111

☛ x = 37

Numbers:

☛ 8x

☛ 8 × 37

☛ 296

☛ 11x

☛ 11 × 37

☛ 407

Answer 2

Answer:let the numbers be x

11x-8x=111

3x=111

x=111/3

x=37

Thus 8x=37*8=296

11x=37*11=407