two numbers are in ratio of3:2.if there sum is 15 .Find the numbers
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two numbers are in ratio of3:2.if there sum is 15 .Find the numbers
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Given:-
☆Two numbers are in the ratio 3:2
☆Sum of the numbers is 15
To find:-
☆The numbers
Solution:-
=>Let the numbers be 3x and 2x respectively.
Now,As Per Question:-
=>3x+2x=15
=>5x=15
=>x=15/5
=>x=3
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Thus,the numbers are:-
•3×3=9
•2×3=6
Step-by-step explanation:
sum of numbers=3+2=5
first number=3/5 of 15
= 3/5×15
= 9
second number=2/5 of 15
=2/5×15
=6
Therefore the numbers are 9 and 6