Question

The difference between two positive numbers is 10 and the ratio between them is 5:3. Find the product of the two numbers.
A.375
B.175
C.275
D.125

Answer 1

a) 375 is the answer

Answer 2

let the ratio be x

difference of ratio=10

5x-3x=10
= 2x=10
= x=10/2
= x=5

5x= 5×5
=25

3x= 3×5
=15

the numbers are 25 and 15

the product of the numbers=25×15
=375

so it is option (a)375

hope it helps