Question

The difference between
two whole numbers is 72
If the two numbers are in
the ratio 5:8, then the
numbers are ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let numbers are x & y

x−y=66−−−(I)

x=4y−−−−(II)

3y=66

y=22,x=88

New no X=98Y=32

ratio =

32

98

=

16

49

or 16:49