Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 2:3. If the sum of the numbers is 15, then the numbers are:

Answer 1

Answer:

The numbers are 6 and 9

Step-by-step explanation:

1st number: 2nd number: sum

2                      3                   2+3 =5

We want a sum of 15  so 15/5 = 3

We need to multiply everything by 3

1st number: 2nd number: sum

2 *3                 3*3                 5*3

6                   9                               15

The numbers are 6 and 9