The ratio of two numbers is 3:4 and their sum is 42.

The ratio of two numbers is 3:4 and their sum is 42. The greater of the two numbers is?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

24

Steps/Work

3:4
Total parts = 7
= 7 parts --> 42 (7 × 6 = 42)
= 1 part ---->6 (1 × 6 = 6)
= The greater of the two number is = 4
= 4 parts ----> 24 (6 × 4 = 24)
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