Question

The sum of two numbers is 200 and the two numbers in a ratio of 2.3. What is the larger number

Answer 1

the larger number is 120

Explanation:

sum of number = 200

total ratio = 2 + 3 = 5

ratio 1 = 200 ÷ 5 = 40

ratio 2 = 40 × 2 = 80

ratio 3 = 40 × 3 = 120