Question

1. Two numbers are in the ratio 7:5 .If they
differ by 16. What are the numbers

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

7x - 5x = 16

2x = 16

x = 8

Frist no. = 7 × 8 = 56

Second no. = 5 × 8 = 40

Answer 2

let the no. in the ration of x

Two no's are in ratio 7:5

Ist no : 7x

2nd no : 5x

They differ by 16

7x - 5x = 16

2x = 16

x = 8

First no : 7x = 7*8 = 56

Second no : 5x = 5*8 = 40