Question

x:y=4:5. x+y=27 find the value of x and y​

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 12, y = 15

Explanation:

x:y = 4:5

=> x/y = 4/5

=> x = 4/5y

By putting 4/5y at place of x,

x + y = 27

4/5y + y = 27

9/5y = 27

y = 15

By putting 15 at place of y,

x + 15 = 27

x = 27 - 15

x = 12