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Question
The sum of 2 numbers is 120, and their ratio is 2:3. Find the numbers.
Options
(40, 80)
(50, 70)
(36, 84)
(48, 72)
MCQ
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Solution
(48, 72)
Explanation:
Let the numbers be 2x and 3x,
2x + 3x = 120
5x = 120
x = `120/5`
∴ x = 24
Hence, the numbers are:
2x = 2(24) = 48,
3x = 3(24) = 72
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