Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 9:13. If the bigger number is 390 what is the smaller number?

Answer 1

Let the numbers be 9x and 13x

As, 13x = 390
⇒x = 30

so, smaller number = 30×9 = 270

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Given :-

Two numbers are in the ratio 9 : 13.

The bigger number is 390.

To Find :-

The Smaller Number

Solution :-

Let the numbers be 9x and 13x.

⇒ 13x = 390

⇒ x = 390/13

⇒ x = 30

Smaller number = 30 × 9 = 270

Hence, the smaller number 270.