Question

The ratio of two numbers is 2:7. the product of these numbers is 224. what is the smaller of these two numbers

Answer 1

Explanation:

The numbers are 2x and 7x.

2x·7x = 224

14x² = 224

x² = 16

x = ±4

(2x,7x) = (8,28) and (-8,-28)

If you are limited to positive numbers, the smaller number is 8.

If you are not limited, then the smallest number is -28.