Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 2:3. If the sum of the numbers is 15, then the numbers are:

Answer 1

The numbers are 6 and 9

Explanation:

1st number: 2nd number: sum

2 3 2+3 =5

We want a sum of 15 so 15/5 = 3

We need to multiply everything by 3

1st number: 2nd number: sum

2 *3 3*3 5*3

6 9 15

The numbers are 6 and 9