SOLUTION: Two numbers are in the ratio of 5:9 and their sum is 98. Find the numbers.

Question 9385: Two numbers are in the ratio of 5:9 and their sum is 98. Find the numbers.
Found 2 solutions by rapaljer, Shin123:
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
so

x+y = 98

Multiply both sides of the equation by 9

14y = 882
y= 63

Check: Sum = 63+35 = 98

R^ at SCC

Answer by Shin123(626) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5+9=14 98/14=7 7*5=35 7*9=63
Numbers: 35, 63
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