Question

Two number are in the ratio 5:3. If they differ by 8, what are the numbers?​

Answer 1

$\huge\mathtt \color{blue}{SOLUTION}$

❇️ Let the two numbers be 5x & 3x

❇️ There difference is 8

So,

5x - 3x = 8

2x = 8

$x = \frac{8}{2}$

x = 4

.°. Numbers are 20 & 12

$\blue{\sf\bold{Verification}}$

5x - 3x = 8

❇️Putting x = 4

5 × 4 - 3 × 4 = 8

20 - 12 = 8

8 = 8

$\large\pink{\sf{L.H.S~=~R.H.S}}$

$\large\red{\sf{Hence~verified}}$