Question

The ratio between two numbers is 2:3 one number is greater than the other by 15. The numbers are:

Answer 1

Let x and y be the two numbers. y is greater than x by a value of 15.

x/y = 2/3

x/(x+15) = 2/3

3x = 2(x+15)

3x = 2x + 30

x = 30

y = 30 + 15 = 45

The two numbers are 30 and 45.