Question

the difference between 2 whole number is 66. the ratio of the two numbers is 2:5. what are the two numbers?

Answer 1

let the no. be x
2x and 5x
atq
2x - 5x = 66
3x = 66
x =66/3
x= 22
let the two no. be
2x = 2*22
2x = 44
5x = 5* 22
5x = 110
verification = 110- 44
= 66


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