Question

The ratio of two numbers is 7:5. If 5 is added to both numbers their new ratio becomes 8:6. The numbers are

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the common multiple be x,

The numbers are 7x and 5x,

Given,

7x + 5 / 5x + 5 = 8 / 6

8(5x + 5) = 6(7x + 5)

40x + 40 = 42x + 30

2x = 10

x = 5

Therefore,

the numbers are 35 and 25