Question

Q 31 The ratio of two numbers is 5:9 and the
difference of the squares of the numbers s
224. Find the numbers!
Ops: A. O 10 and 18
B. O None of the mentioned options
C. О 21 and 15
D. O 7 and 5​

Answer 1

Answer:

10 & 18

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numbers are 5x and 9x then

(9x)^2 - (5x)^2 = 224

81x^2 - 25x^2 = 224

56x^2 = 224

x^2 = 224/56 = 4

x = 2

so numbers are 5x=5×2=10 & 9x=9×2=18