sophiarobinson1 sophiarobinson1

23-03-2021
Mathematics

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Two numbers are in the ratio of 2:3.
Their sum is 20.
Find the smaller number.

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Mehmood74 Mehmood74

23-03-2021

The answer is :-
If x+y=20
And 2:3
Then by trial and error method
8+12=20
Cancelleing...
8/12=2/3
Which is similar to 2:3
Therefore the smallest number is 8

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dennohwizh dennohwizh

23-03-2021

8

2:3=5

their sum=20

5=20

2

2×20÷5=8

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