The difference between two positive numbers is 10 and the ratio between them is 5 : 3. Find the product of the two numbers.
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Let the positive numbers be a and b
a + b = 10
a/b = 5/3
a = 5b/3
5b/3 + b = 10
8b/3 = 10
b = 15/4
a = 10 - 15/4 = 25/4
Therefore ab = 375/16
a + b = 10
a/b = 5/3
a = 5b/3
5b/3 + b = 10
8b/3 = 10
b = 15/4
a = 10 - 15/4 = 25/4
Therefore ab = 375/16
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