SOLUTION: two numbers are in the ratio of 3:4. the sum of the numbers is 119. find the numbers.

Question 275300: two numbers are in the ratio of 3:4. the sum of the numbers is 119. find the numbers.
Found 2 solutions by Greenfinch, richwmiller:
Answer by Greenfinch(383) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3:4 gives 7 shares.
119/7 = 17
so the numbers are 3 x 17 : 4 x 17 = 51: 68
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/4=3x/4x
3x+4x=119
7x=119
x=17
3*17/4*17=51/68
the numbers are 51 and 68
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