Question

two numbers are in the ratio of 2:5.if thier sum is 105.what is the larger number.with solution

Answer 1

᯽Given :

➙ Ratio of the numbers = 2 : 5

➙ Sum of the numbers = 105

᯽To Find :

➙ The largest number .

᯽Solution :

➙ Let the number be 'x'

• 2x + 5x = 105

• 7x = 105

• x = $\frac{105}{7}$

• x = 15

$\therefore$

$\large{\boxed{\red{\bf{Smallest\: number \: = \: 2x \: =\: 30 }}}}$

$\large{\boxed{\red{\bf{largest\: number \: = \: 5x \: =\: 75 }}}}$