SOLUTION: The sum of two positive integers is 105.The integers are in the ratio 2:3.Find the integers.

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Question 702326:
The sum of two positive integers is 105.The integers are in the ratio 2:3.Find the integers.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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2+3=5 the number of elements.
105/5=21 the value of each element.
2*21=42
3*21=63
42+63=105
205=105
Proof:
2/3=42/63 cross multiply.
2*63=3*42
126=126