Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 8:9. If the sum of numbersis 153, find numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 8x and 9x

and its sum equals to 153

8x + 9x = 153

17x = 153

x = 153/17

x = 9

So the first number = 8x = 8×9 = 72

Second number = 9x = 9×9 = 81

Answer 2

let the numbers be 8x and 9x respectively.
now, 8x +9x=153
so, 17x=153
x=9
8x=8×9=72 and 9x=9×9=81
thus, the two numbers are 72 and 81.