Question

find two consecutive even numbers such that smaller of the two numbers is four-fifth times the larger number

Answer 1

Let the two consecutive even number x-2& x

given
x-2= 4/5(x)
x-4x/5= 2
x/5= 2
x=10

where as smaller number is x-2= 10-2=8

Answer 2

Answer:

let the two consecutive even number x minus 2 and x

according to question

x minus 2 is equal to 4 upon 5 x

x minus 4 X upon 5 is equal to2

X upon 5 is equal to 2 x is equal to 10