Question

The sum of two numbers that are at the ratio of 3:4 is 1001. Find these numbers.

Answer 1

Explanation:

x - the part

3x one part(first number)

4x second part (second number)

so u have

3x + 4x = 1001

7x= 1001

x = 1001/7

x= 143. First number : 3x = 3• 143 = 429

Second number : 4x = 4• 143= 572

So, 429 and 572 are the numbers