Question

Two numbers are in a ratio of 7:4 their sum is 220 find the bigger number

Answer 1

140 and 80

Explanation:

7+4= 11

14+8=22

10*22=220

Answer 2

So to find the larger number:
1. Add the ratio together : 7+4 = 11
2. Find 1/11 of the number: 220 ÷ 11 = 20
3. Find 7/11 of a number ( bigger number): 20 × 7 = 140
and the smaller number will be 220 - 140 = 60
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