Question

find two positive numbers in the ratio 2 is to 5 such that their difference is 15​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the no..be x

so in 2:5

let 2 be 2x and 5 be 5x

then 5x-2x=15

3x=15

x=15÷3=5

5x=5×5=25

2x=2×5=10

so 25-10=15