Question

The ratio of two numbers is 7 : 5. If their difference is 42,
times the larger
Find two consecutive even numbers such that smaller of the two numbers is
3.
number
multiples.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be 7x and 5x

7x-5x=42

2x=42

x=21

1st number - 7x = 7×21=147

2nd number - 5x=5×21=105

Answer 2

Answer:

Let numbers be 7x and 5x

According to the question,

7x + 5x = 42

2x = 42

x = 21

Numbers are 7x = 7(21) = 147

and. 5x = 5( 21 ) = 105