Question

The difference between two
whole whole numbers is 66 ratio of two number is 2 : 5 what are the two numbers​

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Answer 1

Answer:

Given :-

• Difference = 66
• Ratio = 2:5

To Find :-

Whole number

Solution :-

Let the numbers be 2x and 5x.

$\sf \to \: 5x - 2x = 66$

$\to \sf \: 3x = 66$

$\sf \to \: x = \dfrac{66}{3}$

${\textsf{\textbf {x = 22}}}$

Numbers are :-

$\tt \: 5x = 5(22) = 110$

$\tt \: 2x = 2(22) = 44$

Answer 2

Given :-

• The Ratio of 2 numbers = 2:5
• Difference between the whole numbers is 66

To Find :-

• The Whole Numbers

Solution :-

★ According to the Question ★

⇒ 5x - 2x = 66

⇒ 3x = 66

⇒ x = 66/3

⇒ x = 22

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So, Whole Numbers are :

• First = 5x = 5 × 22 = 110
• Second = 2x = 2 × 22 = 44

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Verification :-

⇒ Difference of Number = Difference

⇒ 5x - 2x = 66

⇒ 5 × 22 - 2 × 22 = 66

⇒ 110 - 44 = 66

⇒ 66 = 66

Hence, Verified

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