Question

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16. Iwo numbers are in the ratio 5 : 8 and their difference is 12. Find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the ratio of numbers be 5x and 8x

according to the question,

8x - 5x = 12

- 3x = 12

x = 12/-3

x = - 4

Hence, the first number = 5x = 5×(-4 )= -20

& second number = 8x = 8×(-4)= -32

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let numbers be=5x and 8x

5x-8x=12

-3x=12

numbers: -20 and -32