Question

The difference of two whole numbers is 66 . If it's ratio 2 ratio 5 .Find number

Answer 1

Let the whole number be x and y

x-y =66.................... (1)
x/y=2:5
5x-2y =0................ (2)

Eq 1 ×2 = 2x-2y=132............... (3)

From 2 Nd 3
x = -132/3
y=22

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