SOLUTION: Two numbers are in the ratio 3:4.Find the numbers if their sum is 91

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Question 710588: Two numbers are in the ratio 3:4.Find the numbers if their sum is 91
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First, find the total of the ratio
3+4=7
Then find the 3/7 and 4/7 of 91
Num1= 91%2A+%283%2F7%29
= +273%2F7
= 39
Num2= 91%2A+%284%2F7%29
= +364%2F7
= 52
Answer= 39:52
To check: simplify 39:52 and you will get 3:4