Two Numbers Are in the Ratio 10 : 11. Their Sum is 168. Find the Numbers.

Two numbers are in the ratio 10: 11. Their sum is 168. Find the numbers.

Sum

Ratio between two numbers = 10 : 11

Sum of ratios = 10 + 11=21

Total sum = 168

∴ First number = `168/21 xx 10 = 80`

Second number = `168/21 xx 11 = 88`

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