Question

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

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let first no be 2x and second no be 5x

Diff btwn them 66

5x-2x=66

3x=66

x=22

First no:2x=2(22)=44

Second no:5x=5(22)=110

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the numbers be 2x and 5x

5x-2x=66

3x=66

x=66/3

x=22

Hence,

2x=2(22)=44

5x=5(22)=110

Verification -

110-44=66

Therefore, the numbers are 110 and 44