Question

the ratio of two numbers is 5:9. If each of the numbers are increased by 10 the ratio becomes 10:17. Find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the ratio be x

according to question,

5x+ 10/9x +10 =10/17

17 (5x+10) =10 (9x+10)

85x +170 = 90x +100

170-100 =90x -85x

70 = 5x

x =14

so the number are 5x = 70

9x = 14×9=126

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