Question

1. Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4. If 8 is added to each number, they become in the ratio 4: 5. Find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

According to the question, ⇒ 5(x + 8) = 4(y + 8) ⇒ 5x + 40 = 4y + 32 ⇒ 5x – 4y = – 8 …(ii) On putting the value of y = 6x/5 in Eq. (ii), we get Hence, the two numbers are 24 and 32Read more on Sarthaks.com - https://www.sarthaks.com/925128/two-numbers-are-the-ratio-of-if-is-added-each-number-they-become-in-the-ratio-find-the-numbers