Question

The difference between two numbers is 66. If the number are the ratio 2:5 the two numbers are 110 and 44

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be x

Atq

let fist number be 2x

let the second number be 3x

the sum of two numbers =66

=5x-2×=66

3x=66

x=66/3

x=22

Answer 2

110 and 44

Step-by-step explanation:

ratio =2:5

ie if one number is 2x then other is 5x

now given,

difference=66

5x-2x =66

3x=66

X=66/3

X=22

then first number =2x= 2×22=44

other number is =5x=5×22=110