Q. If the ratio of two positive numbers is 7 : 9 and their product is 1575, then the greatest number is
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
45
Explanation: Given ration 7 : 9
So, let the numbers be 7a and 9a. According to the question -
7a * 9a = 1575
63a² = 1575
a² = 1575/63
Or a² = 25
And a =5
So, the two numbers will be -
7a = 7 * 5 = 35
And 9a = 9 * 5 = 45
Hence, the greater number is 45 between the given numbers.
Explanation by: Ravi Chauhan
Given ration 7 : 9
So, let the numbers be 7a and 9a. According to the question -
7a * 9a = 1575
63a² = 1575
a² = 1575/63
Or a² = 25
And a =5
So, the two numbers will be -
7a = 7 * 5 = 35
And 9a = 9 * 5 = 45
Hence, the greater number is 45 between the given numbers.
So, let the numbers be 7a and 9a. According to the question -
7a * 9a = 1575
63a² = 1575
a² = 1575/63
Or a² = 25
And a =5
So, the two numbers will be -
7a = 7 * 5 = 35
And 9a = 9 * 5 = 45
Hence, the greater number is 45 between the given numbers.