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Two numbers are in the ratio of 3:1. if sum of these two numbers is 440 , find the numbers.
- A300,110
- B310,100
- C330,100
- D330,110
Correct answer: D
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Solution:
Let the two numbers be 'x' and 'y'.
Given: x : y = 3 : 1
x/y = 3/1
x = 3y
Also, sum of the two numbers = 440
x + y = 440
Substituting x here we have,
3y + y = 440
4y = 440
y = 440/4
y = 110
So, x = 3(110)
x = 330
So, the correct option is D). 330,110
Let the two numbers be 'x' and 'y'.
Given: x : y = 3 : 1
x/y = 3/1
x = 3y
Also, sum of the two numbers = 440
x + y = 440
Substituting x here we have,
3y + y = 440
4y = 440
y = 440/4
y = 110
So, x = 3(110)
x = 330
So, the correct option is D). 330,110