The ratio the ratio of two numbers is 5:6 . find the sum of two numbers is 55. find the number

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MoPo · Answer 1 · 2021-05-19T09:31:09+0000

Answer:

25 and 30

Explanation:

Given the ratio of 2 numbers is 5 : 6 = 5x : 6x ( x is a multiplier ), then

5x + 6x = 55, that is

11x = 55 ( divide both sides by 11 )

x = 5

Thus

5x = 5 × 5 = 25

6x = 6 × 5 = 30

Then the 2 numbers are 25 and 30