Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the commom ratio be x

8x+9x = 153

17x =153

x= 153/17

x=9

The numbers are

8x9=72

9x9=81

Answer 2

let the no.=x

given ratio =8:9

the sum of the ratio =8x+9x=17x

ATQ,

17x=153

x=153/17

x=9