Question

The two numbers are in the ratio of 5:4. If the the smaller number age 16 ,find the the larger number.
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Answer 1

let the two numbers are 5x and 4x

5x-4x = 10

x = 10

smaller number is 4x = 4*10 = 40

Answer 2

Answer:

20

Step-by-step explanation:

5:4 is ratio of the two numbers.

smaller one is 16.

=》5:4 = x: 16

=》5/4 = x /16

=》x = 16.(5/4)

=》x = 20