Question

The difference between two whole numbers is 10. The ratio of the two numbers is 2:3. What are the two numbers
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let the numbers be = 3x, 2x

Difference = 10

=> 3x - 2x = 10

=> x = 10 ---(1)

Put (1) in 3x, and 2x; then find the numbers:-

3x = 30

2x = 20

Numbers = 20, 30

Answer 2

Answer : 20 , 30.

Step by step explanation :

Given:

• Ratio of two numbers is 2 : 3

• Difference between the numbers is 10

To find :

• The numbers

Solution :

Let the numbers be 2a and 3a.

As per the question,

3a - 2a = 10

» a = 10

So, first number = 2 × 10 = 20

Second number = 3 × 10 = 30

Thus, the numbers are 20 and 30.