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  • 08-05-2021
  • Mathematics
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Two numbers are in the ratio 7 : 4 . If their difference is 18, then find the numbers.

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shrieyaa2809
shrieyaa2809 shrieyaa2809
  • 08-05-2021

Answer:

x = 24

. So, first number = 7 * 24 = 168. and second number = 4 * 24 = 96. Therefore the numbers are 168 and 96.

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 08-05-2021

Answer:

42 and 24

Step-by-step explanation:

The numbers in ratio 7 : 4 = 7x : 4x ( x is a multiplier ) , then

7x - 4x = 18 ( difference of 2 numbers is 18 )

3x = 18 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 6

Then

7x = 7 × 6 = 42

4x = 4 × 6 = 24

The numbers are 42 and 24

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