Problema Solution

Two integers are in the ratio 4:5. The sum of the integers is 3159. Find the integers.

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x = first integer

y = second integer

 

x/y = 4/5

 

x + y = 3159

 

=>  x = 4y/5

=> (4y/5) + y = 3159

9y/5 = 3159

9y = 15795

 

y = 1755

 

x + 1755 = 3159

 

x = 1404