Question

5. Two numbers are such that the ratio between them is 5:9. If each is increased by 5, the ratio
between the new numbers so formed is 3:5. Find the original numbers.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Two numbers are such that the ratio between them is 5:9. If each is increased by 5, the ratio

between the new numbers so formed is 3:5. Find the original numbers.

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Answer 2

Answer:

25 and 45

Step-by-step explanation:

consider the ratio 5x/9x

increment by 5

5x+5/9x+5=3/5

cross multiple

5(5x+5)=3(9x+5)

25x+25=27x+15

25-15=27x-25x

10=2x

x=5

5x= 5(5)=25

9x=9(5)=45