Question

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

Answer 1

Let two whole numbers X and Y
Their difference= Y-X=66
RATIO=X/Y=2/5
X=2Y/5
Put the value of X in above equation
Therefore, Y- 2Y/5=66
Taking LCM
5Y-2Y/5=66
3Y=66×5
Y=330/3
Y=110
X=44

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of the two numbers is 2:5.

First number = 2x and Second number = 5x

OR

Smaller number = 2x and Bigger number = 5x

A.T.Q.

5x - 2x = 66

3x = 66

x = 22

First number = 2*22 = 44 and Second number = 5*22 = 110

OR

Smaller number = 44 and Bigger number = 110