The sum of two numbers is 14 and their quotient is $\frac{5}{2}$. The numbers are:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Sum of the numbers = 14
Their quotient = $\frac{5}{2}$
Let the numbers = 5x and 2x
According to the question,
5x + 2x = 14
x = 2
First number = 5x = 5 x 2 = 10
Second number = 2x = 2 x 2 = 4