Question

the number in the ratio 7:5 if they differ by 16. find the multiples​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the numbers be 7x and 5x

$7x - 5x = 16 \\ 2x = 16 \\ x = 8$

Hence

$7x = 7 \times 8 = 56 \\ 5x = 5 \times 8 = 40$

Answer 2

Let the numbers be 7x and 5x

7x-5x = 16

2x= 16

x=8

7x= 7×8=56

5x= 5×8=40