Two numbers are in the ratio 16 : 9. The sum of these numbers is 800.
Find the numbers.
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Two numbers are in the ratio 16 : 9. The sum of these numbers is 800.
Find the numbers.
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2) X+y = 800;
Let’s find y first-
X = 800-y (from eq. No 2)
Replace it in the first eq.
800-y/y = 16/9;
I.e. 9(800-y) = 16y;
On further calculation:
Y = 288;
Replace value of y to find value of x in eq. No 2:
X + 288 = 800;
I.e x = 512;
Result is -
X = 512
Y = 288
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