Question

2numbers are in the ratio 3:5 . If 8 is added to each number the ratio becomes 2 : 3 . What are the two numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

Let constant be k.

Therefore numbers are 3k and 5k

According to the given condition

» (3k + 8) / (5k + 8) = 2/3

» 9k + 24 = 10k + 16

» k = 8

Therefore numbers are 24 and 40.

Answer 2

Answer:

24 and 40

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 3x and 5x.

Then,

(3x+8)/(5x+8) = 2/3

or 3(3x+8) = 2(5x+8)

or 9x + 24 = 10x + 16

or x = 24-16

or x = 8

3x = 24

5x = 40