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  • 21-06-2021
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The ratio of two numbers is 7 : 5. If their difference is 42, find the numbers.



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  • 21-06-2021

Answer:

First number = 147

Second number = 105

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be 7x and 5x

7x - 5x = 42

2x = 42

x = 21

First number = 7x = 7 x 21 = 147

Second number = 5x = 5 x 21 = 105

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