Mathematics
Two numbers are in the ratio 9 : 13 and their sum is 176. Find the numbers.
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Answer
Given:
Ratio = 9 : 13
Total Sum = 176
Total parts = 9 + 13 = 22 parts.
Value of 1 part: 176 ÷ 22 = 8. (So, 1 part = 8).
Calculate the numbers by multiplying each part with 8:
First number = 9 x 8 = 72
Second number = 13 x 8 = 104
The numbers are 72 and 104.
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