the number are in the ratio 5:6 . if 8 is subtracted from each, the ratio becomes 4:5. find the numbers
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let the number be 5x and 6x
then, 5x=4x-8
x= -8
Now,6x=5x-8
x=-8
so numbers are 5x=5×-8=-40
6x=6×-8=-48
then, 5x=4x-8
x= -8
Now,6x=5x-8
x=-8
so numbers are 5x=5×-8=-40
6x=6×-8=-48
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