Question

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

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Answer 1

Answer:

x=110 and y=44

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be x & y...

By looking at the ratio we can say 2x = 5y...............(i)

By looking at the difference we can say x - y = 66....................(ii)

Or, x = 66+y.......(iii)

Putting this value of x in eq.(i) we get  :

2(66+y) = 5y

132 + 2y = 5y

3y = 132

y = 44

Putting this value of y in eq.(iii) we get  :

x = 66 + 44

x = 110

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