lochlanstapleton0542 lochlanstapleton0542
  • 10-04-2019
  • Mathematics
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The ratio of two numbers is 7 to 5. The sum of the numbers is 24. What are the numbers?


 

12 and 12

 

14 and 10

 

21 and 15

 

18 and 6

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 10-04-2019

Answer:

14 and 10

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of the 2 numbers = 7x : 5x

The sum of the 2 numbers is 24, hence

7x + 5x = 24

12x = 24 ( divide both sides by 12 )

x = 2

7x = 7 × 2 = 14

5x = 5 × 2 = 10

Thus the numbers are 14 and 10

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supremetheteamm
supremetheteamm supremetheteamm
  • 15-11-2021

Answer:14 and 10

Step-by-step explanation:took the test and got it right

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