Question

The ratio of two numbers is 2:3, and their sum is 60. Find the two numbers.
A) 10 and 50
B) 12 and 48
C) 20 and 30
D) 24 and 36

Answer 1

just EXPLAIN !!

Answer 2

let these two number x and y

ratio : x/y = 2/3
x+y=60

solve this system for x and y

Answer 3

can you solve it please ?

Answer 4

2/3

Answer 5

@jhonyy9

Answer 6

2/3 is the ratio between x and y

Answer 7

there is a system what you just need to solve it for x and y - ok. ?

Answer 8

from x+y=36 => x= 36-y
so than this x=36-y substitute in place of x inside the first equation - ok. ?

Answer 9

sorry my mistaqe not 36 there is 60 - ok. ?

Answer 10

@ghgbf do you can solve it for medal please ?