Two number are in the ratio 5:6 and their sum is 44. Use z as variable

the numbers are 20 and 24

Step-by-step explanation:

The numbers are in the ratio 5 : 6 = 5z : 6z, where z is a multiplier

The numbers sum to 44, thus

5z + 6z = 44

11z = 44 (divide both sides by 11)

z = 4

Hence

5z = 5 * 4 = 20

6z = 6 * 4 = 24

The two numbers are 20 and 24

20:24

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the ratios be 5x, 6x ... And their sum is 44

5x+6x=44 11x=44 Therefore, x=4 1st Number = 5 * 4 = 23 2nd Number = 6 * 4 = 24