Question

The ratio of two numbers is 14: 9. If each number is
decreased by 8 the ratio becomes 2: 1. Find the
difference of the numbers​

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let the nos. be 14x and 9x

Hence, 14x - 8 / 9x - 8 = 2

Hence, (14x - 8) = 2(9x - 8)

14x - 8 = 18x - 16

Therefore, 18x - 14x = 16 - 8

4x = 8

So, x = 2

Then the nos. will be:

14 * 2 = 28

9 * 2 = 18

Hence, the difference in the nos. is 28 - 18 = 10

Answer 2

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