Question

two numbers in ratio 8:7 their sum is 60. find the numbers

Answer 1

let the numbers be 8x and 7x 

if there sum is 60

then, concerting in equation

8x+7x=60

15x=60

x=60/15

x=4

then the numbers will  be 
4(8) and 4(7)

numbers will be 32 and 28

i hope this will hepl you

Answer 2

First no. is 8/15×60=32
Second no. is 7/15×60=28