Question

2 numbers are in ratio 2:3 when each of the 2 numbers is increased by 8 the ratio between them becomes 3:4 find the 2 numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

16 and 24

Step-by-step explanation:

let the ratio be x.

2:3

2x and 3x.

increasing these numbers by 8.

2x+8, 3x+8

that gives us the ratio of 3:4.

2x+8=3x

x=8

so the numbers are 2x = 2×8=16

3x = 3×8=24