The sum of two numbers is 45 and their ratio is 7:8 find the numbers

21 and 24

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the ratio = 7 : 8 = 7x : 8x, where x is a multiplier

The sum of the 2 numbers is 45, thus

7x + 8x = 45, that is

15x = 45 (divide both sides by 15)

x = 3

Thus the 2 numbers are

7 * 3 = 21

8 * 3 = 24