Question

The difference between two whole numbers is 66 .the ratio of the two numbers is2:5 find the numbers

Answer 1

Two whole numbers are in the ration of 2:5.
If their difference is 66, find the whole numbers.
Since the whole numbers are in the ratio 2:5,
Let the whole numbers be 2*x, 5*x.
Difference between the whole numbers is 66.
Thus,
5*x - 2*x = 66
3*x = 66
x = 22
Thus the whole numbers are : 2*22, 5*22 i.e,
44,110.

Answer 2

Hey...here is your answer
5x-2x=66
3x=66
x=
$\frac{66}{3}$
x=22
2x=44
5x=110
Hope it helps you.

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