Question

17. Two numbers are in ratio of 8 : 9. If 5 is subtracted from each, the ratio becomes 7 : 8. find the numbers.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numbers be x and y

x/y=8/9

After subtracting

the numbers are x-5 and y-5

x-5/y-5=7/8

Answer 2

Answer:

let the nos be 8x 9x and 7x and 8x

8x+9x=17x

7x+8x=15x

17x-5=15x

17x-15x=5

2x=5

x=5÷2=2.5