Question

Ratio of number of oranges and apples in a box is 2:3. If 5 more of each fruit is added, the ratio would be 5:7. Form the equation. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

let no of oranges be x

no. of apples be y

the eq is x/y=2/3

3x=2y

new eq is x+5/y+5=5/7

7x-5y= -10

solving both

y=30

y=30x= 20