Question

15. The difference between two positive integers is 30. The ratio of these integers is
2:5. Find the integers.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Let the 1st integer be 2x

2nd be 5x

According to question

5x-2x=30

3x=30

x=30/3

x=10

1st integer= 2x

2(10)

20

2nd integer= 5x

5(10)

50

Answer 2

Answer:

20,50

Step-by-step explanation:

1st positive integer = 2x

2nd positive integer = 5x

A/q

5x-2x=30

3x= 30

x= 30/3

x= 10

1st positive integer= 2x= 2×10= 20

2nd positive integer = 5x= 5×10=50