Thread: math problem-algebra

the ratio between the two numbers is 11:13. If the smaller number is 286, then find the number__________?
Please help with this problem
Thanks,
Shanti

Where are the answe choices ??

smaller number is 286 .. so

286/x = 11/13

=> x = 13*286/11 = 13 * 26

Look at answer choices now and see which one has 8 in the units digit.

Hi
Thanks for your prompt reply.
The ans is 338 , sorry for not psoting the answer before.
what are the steps like
is 286:x=11:13 this step correct?
Regards,
Shanti

yes 286:x=11:13 is correct. I wrote the same thing but in division mode.