Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

a= -44

b= -110

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be a and b

a-b=66 (given) --(i)

a/b=2/5 (given) --(ii)

From (ii),

b=5a/2 -- (iii)

Now, putting the value of b in (i), we get

a-(5a/2)=66

Taking L.C.M

(2a-5a)/2=66

-3a=132

a= -44

From eq (iii), we get the value of b as

b=(5*44)/2

= -110