Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 8:9.if the sum of the number is 153,find the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

=> 8x+9x = 153

=> 17x = 153

=> x = 153/17

=> x = 9

8x = 8*9 = 72

9x = 9*9 = 81

Answer 2

8x+9x=153

17x=153

x=153/17=9

1 st number =8x=8(9)=72

2 nd number=9x=9(9)=81


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