Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the two whole numbers be 2x and 5x

The difference between 2x and 5x is 66. So,

5x-2x=66

3x=66

x=66/3

x=22

Therefore the two numbers are

5x=5*22=110

2x=2*22=44