Question

Two number are in the ratio 2:5 If they differ by 66 , what are the number​

Answer 1

X/Y = 2/5

5X=2Y

X= 2Y/5 ..............i

also

Y_X=66

USING VALUE OF X FROM EQUATION i

Y_ 2Y/5 = 66

5Y_2Y = 330

3Y = 330

Y=110

AND

X = 2Y/5 = 2×110/5

= 44

REQUIRED NOZ ARE 44 AND 110