Question

16.If two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 7 and if 3 is subtracted from each of them
the ratio becomes 2:3. Find the numbers.

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Answer 1

Answer:

The numbers are 15 and 21

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the constant be x

So 5x and 7x

According to the question, (5x-3)/(7x-3) =2/3

So, by cross multiplication,

3*(5x-3) = 2*(7x-3)

15x-9 = 14x-6

x= -6+9

x= 3

So your numbers are 5x=5*3 =15

7x=7*3 =21

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Answer 2

Answer:

ratio= 5:7

let let the number to be 5x and 7x

(A.T.Q) => if 3 is subtracted in both number then their ratio will be 2:3

so equation is => 5x-3/7x-3 = 2/3

=> 3(5x-3) = 2(7x-3)

=> 15x-15 = 14x-6

=> 15x-14x= -6+15

=> x = 9

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