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  • 12-10-2019
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The sum of two numbers is 45 and their ratio is 7:8 find the numbers​

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  • 12-10-2019

Answer:

21 and 24

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the ratio = 7 : 8 = 7x : 8x , where x is a multiplier

The sum of the 2 numbers is 45, thus

7x + 8x = 45, that is

15x = 45 ( divide both sides by 15 )

x = 3

Thus the 2 numbers are

7 × 3 = 21

8 × 3 = 24

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