Question

two number are in the ratio 5 : 7 the smaller number is 12 less than the larger number find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

30 & 42

Step-by-step explanation:

let the smaller number be x

then

the bigger number = (x+12)

a/q

x:(x+12) = 5:7

or

x/(x+12) = 5/7

or

7x = 5x + 60

Or

7x-5x = 60

or

2x = 60

Or

x = 30

hence

smaller number = 30

bigger number = 30+12 = 42

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Answer 2

Answer:

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let the smaller number be x

then,

the bigger number = (x+12)

a/q

x:(x+12) = 5:7

or

x/(x+12) = 5/7

or

7x = 5x + 60

Or

7x-5x = 60

or

2x = 60

Or

x = 30

hence,

smaller number = 30

bigger number = 30+12 = 42