Question

numbers in the ratio 2 : 5 are such that the first number is
ne nrst number is 36 less than the
second number. Find the second number.
(1) 45 (2) 60 (3) 54 (4) 66​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let's 1st no. = 2x

Let's 2nd no. = 5x

$\large\underline{ \bf{According \: to \: Question : }}$

$2x + 36 = 5x \\ \\ 5x - 2x = 36 \\ \\ 3x = 36 \\ \\ x = \frac{36}{ 3} = 12$

$\large\boxed {\bf1st \: number = 24}$

$\large\boxed {\bf2nd \: number = 60}$