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

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

123ab456c · Answer

just EXPLAIN !!

jhonyy9 · Answer

let these two number x and y

ratio : x/y = 2/3
x+y=60 

solve this system for x and y

jhonyy9 · Answer

can you solve it please ?

123ab456c · Answer

2/3

123ab456c · Answer

@jhonyy9

jhonyy9 · Answer

2/3 is the ratio between x and y

jhonyy9 · Answer

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

jhonyy9 · Answer

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

jhonyy9 · Answer

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

jhonyy9 · Answer

@ghgbf do you can solve it for medal please ?