Question

Two numbers are in the ratio of 5:4, and their sum is 261 then what will be the smaller number?

Answer 1

1st number is=5x
2nd number is=4x
ATQ
5x+4x=261
9x=261
x=261/9
x=29
1st number is=5x=5×29=145
2nd number is=4x=4×29=116 than it is smaller number

Answer 2

large no 5 ex
smaller 4ex
5 +4 =9
261/9 =29
smaller = 4*29
116