Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 7. If the sum of the numbers is 810, find the numbers.

Answer 1

We have
Sum of the terms of the ratio = 2 + 7 = 9.
Sum of the numbers = 810.
Therefore, first number = $\frac{2}{9}\times 810$ = 180
Second number = $\frac{7}{9}\times 810$ = 630