Question

A:B = 2:3.
If 4 be subtracted from each, they are in the ratio 3:5 ,
The numbers(a,b) are?

Answer 1

a:b=2:3

let a=2x

b=3x

according to the question

2x-4/3x-4=3/5

5 (2x-4)=3 (3x-4)

10x-20=9x-12

10x-9x=-12+20

x=8

a=2x=2×8=16

b=3x=3×8=24