Two numbers are in the ratio 9:2. If they differ by 21, what are the numbers?
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27 and 6
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Let , the common multiple be x .
The ratio of give numbers is 9:2 .
The numbers are 9x and 2x .
According to the condition ,
9x - 2x = 21
7x = 21
x = 21 / 7
x = 3
The two whole numbers are ,
9x = 9*3 = 27
2x = 2*3 = 6
The numbers are 27 and 6 .
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