Question

The difference between two number is 8 and their ratio is 1:5.which of the following is the smaller number

Answer 1

Answer:

10 and 2 are two numbers

Step-by-step explanation:

let larger number be x

And smaller be y

X-Y = 8 eq1

X=5Y eq 2 (obtained by Substituting in Ratio)

5Y-Y=8

4Y =8

Y = 8÷4

Y=2

X = 5Y

X=5(2)

X= 10