the ratio between two numbers is 11:9 If the sum of these two numbers is 40,what is the product - Maths - Comparing Quantities

Question

the ratio between two numbers is 11:9 If the sum of these two
numbers is 40,what is the product of the numbers?

Varun Rawat · Accepted Answer

Dear Student,

Let the two numbers be 11x and 9x
Now, according to question :11x + 9x = 40⇒20x = 40⇒x = 4020 = 2So, first number = 11x = 11 × 2 = 22second number = 9x = 9×2 = 18Product = 22 × 18 = 396

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the ratio between two numbers is 11:9. If the sum of these two numbers is 40,what is the product of the numbers?