Two numbers are in the ratio 3:2 and their sum is 65, help me find the numbers!?

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2007-01-05 13:34:04 · 5 answers · asked by Ryoma Echizen 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

Oh ya and tell me how you got it. Thanks!

2007-01-05 13:35:47 · update #1

3+2=5, 65/5=13, your numbers are 39 (13*3) and 26 (13*2)

3x+2x=65
5x=65
x=13
13*3=39, 13*2=26
39+26=65

2007-01-05 13:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by fat_albert_999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

3:2=65
3x+2x=65
5x=65
x=13
3x13=39 answer
2x13=26 answer

2007-01-06 11:52:52 · answer #2 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

3X + 2X = 65

5X = 65

X = 13

The two numbers are 39 and 26!!!

2007-01-05 21:42:31 · answer #3 · answered by RoRo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

39:26, the first answer gives a good explanation.

2007-01-05 21:55:08 · answer #4 · answered by anons 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

lazy.

2007-01-05 23:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by dookiedookiepooo11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋