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Q.

The sum of two whole numbers is 50 and the numbers are in the ratio of 2:3. Find the numbers.

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a

20 and 15 

b

20 and 30 

c

10 and 40 

d

40 and 8

answer is B.

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Let the two numbers be 2x and 3x. 

According to the given question:

=> 2x + 3x = 50 

=> 5x = 50 

=> x = 10. 

So, One number is 2x = 20 and the second number is 3x = 30. 

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