The sum of two numbers is 405 and their ratio is 8 : 7. Find the numbers.

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The ratio of two numbers is 8 : 7. Let the numbers be 8x and 7x. The sum of numbers is 405. ⇒ 8x \+ 7x = 405 ⇒ 15x = 405 ⇒ x = ⇒ x = 27 Numbers = 8x = 27 x 8 = 216 And, 7x = 27 x 7 = 189 Hence, the numbers are 216 and 189.

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The sum of two numbers is 405 and their ratio is 8 : 7. Find the numbers.

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