Question

The difference between two whole numbers is 123.Ratio of their 2:5.find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

82, 205

Step-by-step explanation:

Let terms be x, x-123

X/x-123 = 2/5

Cross multiply

3x=246

X=82

X-123=205

Answer 2

Answer:

Two whole number are 205 and 82

Step-by-step explanation:

The difference between two whole numbers is 123

Ratio of their 2:5

so,

5x- 2x = 123

3x = 123

x= 123/3

x= 41

so,

5X41= 205,

2X41= 82

check

205-82 = 123