Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 7:10 If the larger number is 140,what is the smaller number ​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{7}{10 } = \frac{x}{140}$

$\frac{7 \times 140}{10 \times x}$

$\frac{980}{10}$

$98$

ANSWER IS 98

98 IS THE SMALLEST NUMBER

Answer 2

Given that nos. are in ratio 7:10

The larger no. is 140

Let the smaller no. be x

Using ratio and proportion

7 : 10 :: x : 140

⇒10 × x = 140 × 7

$⇒x = \frac{140 \times 7}{10} = 98$

- BRAINLIEST ANSWERER