# The sum of two numbers is 45 and their ratio is 7:8. Find the numbers.

According to the problem the two numbers ratio is 7:8 and they are 7x and 8x

According to the problem,

7x + 8x = 45

15x = 45

X = 3

The 1st number is 7x

7x = 7 × 3 = 21

The 2nd number is 8x

8 × 3 = 24

The two numbers are 21 and 24

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