If the product of two positive numbers is 1575 and their

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If the product of two positive numbers is 1575 and their ratio is 7 : 9, then the greater number is

1. 45
2. 35
3. 135
4. 63

Correct Option: A

Numbers = 7x and 9x (let)
According to the question,
7x × 9x = 1575

⇒ x² =	1575	= 25
	7 × 9

⇒ x = √25 = 5
⇒ Larger number = 9x
= 9 × 5 = 45