Question

two number are in the ratio 2:5. if 16 is added to boththe numbers their ratio becomes 1:2. the numbers are

Answer 1

let the number be 2x and 5x

A.T.Q

$\frac{2x + 16}{5x + 16} = \frac{1}{2} \\ \\ 4x + 32 = 5x + 16 \\ x = 16$
Hence the numbers are

1st number = 2x = 2 × 16 = 32
2nd number = 5x = 5 × 16 = 80