Question

2 numbers are in the ratio 7 : 5 if they differ by 16 what are the numbers
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Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The numbers are 56 and 40.

A/B = 7/5 (1)

A-B = 16 (2)

From (1) we get 5A = 7B or 5A - 7B = 0 (3)

From (2) we get 5A - 5B = 80 (4)

Subtract (3) from (4) and get 2B = 80 so B = 40.

A = 40 + 16 = 56

Answer 2

Answer:

56 and 40

Step-by-step explanation:

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