Two no. are in ratio 5:6.if 8 is subracted fron each of the no. the ratio becomes 4:5.find the no
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Ratio of numbers: 5:6
Let numbers be 5x , 6x
When 8 is subtracted from each:
5x - 8 , 6x - 8
Ratio: 4:5
5x-8/6x-8 = 4/5
5*(5x-8) = 4*(6x-8)
25x - 40 = 24x - 32
x = 8
Hence numbers are 5x , 6x = 5*8 , 6*8 = 40,48
Numbers = 40, 48
Hope it helps.
Let numbers be 5x , 6x
When 8 is subtracted from each:
5x - 8 , 6x - 8
Ratio: 4:5
5x-8/6x-8 = 4/5
5*(5x-8) = 4*(6x-8)
25x - 40 = 24x - 32
x = 8
Hence numbers are 5x , 6x = 5*8 , 6*8 = 40,48
Numbers = 40, 48
Hope it helps.
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