Question

Two numbers are inthe ratio 3:7 and their difference is 36. Find the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the to number be 3x and 7x

given

7x-3x=36

=> 4x= 36

=> x= 36/4= 9

therefore the nos. are = 3x=3*9=27

7x=7*9=63

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Answer 2

let the ratio of numbers be 3x and 7x.

then,

3x-7x = 36. or 7x-3x =36

-4x =36 or 4x = 36

x =-36/4 or. x= 36/4

x= -9 or x= 9

then

No. = -27 and 7×-9=-63

or,

No. = 27. and 63

both case are possible