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Two numbers are in the ratio of 10:16 if the sum of numbers is 572 find the numbers.

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User Stephen Boston
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hey there

The given ratio is 10:16

Let two number be 10x and 16x

Also given sum is 572

=> 10x+16x=572

=> 26x=572

=> x = 572/26 = 22

Now the first number is 10x = 10(22) = 220 and
Another number is 16x = 16(22) = 352

Hope this helps you dear ;)
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