9 The diference between two numbers is 40 and tie ratio 97 What are the ​

Sagot :

let 'x' be the factor for the ratio to be expressed as 9x:7x

since the difference is 40 then,

9x - 7x = 40

2x = 40

x = 20

9x = 9(20)

     = 180

7x = 7(20)

    =140

Therefore the numbers are 180 and 140.