Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

25 and 10

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 5x and 2x. They are in ratio 5x:2x=5:2.

Now,

5x-2x=15

x=5

The numbers are 5x=25 and 2x=10.

Answer 2

Hello, here is the solution of your problem -

Suppose, th no. =x

Two positive nos are in the ration 5:2

therefore, the two positive nos are 5x and 2x respectively.

ATP,

5x-2x =15

or, 3x =15

or, x= 15/3

or, x=5.

Therefore the two nos are:- 5x = 5*5 i.e, 25 and 2x = 2*5 = 10.

Hope it helps you..