Question

The ratio of two numbers is 2;3 and thier 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

D. 24 and 36

Explanation:

Ratio of two numbers is 2:3

let numbers are 2x:3x

sum of their = 60

2x + 3x = 60

5x = 60

x = 60/5

x = 12

Then numbers are 2x,3x = 2(12),3(12)

= 24,36