MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Applications (Word Problem)

Solve the fol...

Question

Solve the following.

The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 5. Sum of two numbers is 40. Find the numbers.

Open in App

Solution

Sum of two numbers = 40

Ratio between the two numbers = 3 : 5

Sum of the parts = 3 + 5 = 8

∴First number =

Second number = 40 − 15 = 25

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

3

Similar questions

Q. Solve each of the following problems by using two variables.
(i) Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4. If 4 is added to each, the ratio becomes 4 : 5, Find the numbers.

The sum of two numbers is 80 and their ratio is 3:5. Find the greatest amongst the two numbers.

Q. Two numbers are in the ratio

3 : 5

. If the sum of the numbers is

96

, find the numbers.

Q. Frame and solve the equations for the following statements:
The sum of the two numbers is

21

and their difference is

3

. Find the numbers

Q. The sum of two natural numbers is 240 and they are in the ratio 3:5. Find the numbers.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Applications (Word problem)

MATHEMATICS

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Applications (Word Problem)

Standard VII Mathematics

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon