Question

Find the two positive numbers in the ratio 2:5 such that their difference is 15​

Answer 1

Answer:

let common multiple be x

so, first = 2x

second = 5x

A.T.Q,

5x - 2x = 15

3x = 15

x= 15/3

x= 5

Answer =

2x = 2×5 = 10

5x = 5×5= 25

Answer 2

Answer:

10 & 25

Step-by-step explanation:

let first number be 2x

therefore 2nd number be 5x

given

5x - 2x = 15

=> 3x = 15

=> x = 15/3

=> x = 5

2x = 2(5) = 10

5x = 5(5) = 25