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two numbers are in ratio 1:1 and their sum is 15. Find the numbers

Solution

two numbers are in ratio 1:1 and their sum is 15. Find the numbers

Solution

The numbers : 7 \frac{1}{2}, 7 \frac{1}{2}

Solution steps

Represent the numbers in ratio 1:1 with

x

x

x

Write an equation for the sum:

x + x = 15

Solve for

x, x + x = 15 : x = \frac{15}{2}

x = \frac{15}{2}

x = \frac{15}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{15}{2} = 7 \frac{1}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{15}{2} = 7 \frac{1}{2}

The numbers : 7 \frac{1}{2}, 7 \frac{1}{2}

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