Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 6. If the sum of the numbers is 132, find the two numbers.

Answer 1

Sum of the numbers = 132

Two numbers are in the ratio = 5 : 6

Thus the number is divided into 5 $+$ 6 = 11 part

Now, 11 part = 132

1 part = 132 $÷$ 11 = 12

Now first number = 5 part = 5 $\times$ 12 = 60

Second number = 6 part = 6 $\times$ 12 = 72