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17 July, 02:41

The sum of two numbers is 45 and their ratio is 7:8 find the numbers

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  1. 17 July, 03:10
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    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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