Question

5.Question-The difference between two whole numbers is 36.The ratio of the two numbers is 2:5.what are the two numbers ?

3 points

60 and 24

65 and 29

61 and 25

none of these


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Answer 1

Answer:

The difference between two whole number is 66 the ratio of the two number is 2 ratio 5 What are the two numbers

Answer 2

Answer:

24 and 60

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Ratio = 2 : 5

Difference between two whole = 36

Solution:

Let two whole number be 2x and 5x.

$5x - 2x = 36$

$3x = 36$

$x = 12$

Then two whole number

$2x = 2 \times 12 = 24 \\ 5x = 5 \times 12 = 60$

Answer:

Two whole numbers are 24 and 60.