Question

35. Two numbers are in the ratio of 2 : 3. If 2 is added to both, the ratio becomes 3/4. Find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

4/5 is the new number.

Answer 2

Answer:

4 and 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no.s be 2x and 3x such that

$\frac{2x + 2}{3x + 2} = \frac{3}{4}$

$4(2x + 2) = 3(3x + 2)$

$8x + 8 = 9x + 6$

$8 - 6 = 9x - 8x$

$2 = x$

Therefore as x = 2 , the two numbers are 4 and 6