The ratio of the sum of two numbers and thier difference is 5:1.find the ratio of the greater number to the smaller number
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Let two numbers be x & y
x + y / x - y = 5/1
x + y = 5x - 5y
4x = 6y
x/y = 6/4 = 3/2
Hence, ratio of the greater number to the smaller number is 3:2
x + y / x - y = 5/1
x + y = 5x - 5y
4x = 6y
x/y = 6/4 = 3/2
Hence, ratio of the greater number to the smaller number is 3:2
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