Question

The difference between two whole numbers is 66. The ratio of the two numbers is 2:5. The two numbers are_____ *



110 & 44

60 & 6

100 & 34

99 & 44​

Answer 1

Answer:

110 & 44

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the ratio be 2x:5x.

According to Question,

5x-2x = 66

=> 3x = 66

=> x = 66/3

=> x = 22

Therefore, smaller number = 2×22 = 44

Larger number = 5×22 = 110

Answer 2

Answer:

110 and 44

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 5x and 2x

A/Q→ 5x-2x=66

→3x=66

→x=66/3

→x=22

Numbers→5x=5×22

→110

→2x=2×22

→44

So, the numbers are 110 and 44.