Maths / Ratio and Proportion / Statement Sums involving Ratios

QUESTION
 

Two numbers are in the ratio large 5:7 and their sum is 72. FInd the numbers.

EXPLANATION
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Let the numbers be x

According to Question

5x+7x=72

        12x=72

            x=frac {72}{12}=6

            x=6

The numbers are

            5x=5 times 6=30

            7x=7 times 6=42

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