Question

Two number are in the ratio 5:6 and their sum is 44 .Use z as variable

Answer 1

20:24

Explanation:

Let the ratios be 5x , 6x ...

And their sum is 44

• 5x+6x=44
• 11x=44

Therefore , x=4

1. 1st Number = 5 × 4 = 23
2. 2nd Number = 6 × 4 = 24

Answer 2

the numbers are 20 and 24

Explanation:

The numbers are in the ratio 5 : 6 = 5z : 6z , where z is a multiplier

The numbers sum to 44, thus

5z + 6z = 44

11z = 44 ( divide both sides by 11 )

z = 4

Hence

5z = 5 × 4 = 20

6z = 6 × 4 = 24

The two numbers are 20 and 24