Two numbers x and y are in the ratio 5 :

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

Two numbers x and y are in the ratio 5 : 7 and their sum is 36. What is the value of x.

Options:

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

Let $x = 5k$ and $y = 7k$

Then,

$= x + y = 36 ⇒ 5k + 7k = 36$

$⇒ 12k = 36$

$⇒ k = 3$

$∴ x = 5k = 5 × 3 = 15$