Question

Two number are in the ratio 5:8.on subtracting two from each directive become 3:2. find the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

5/7 & 8/7

Step-by-step explanation:

let the no.s be 5x and 8x

5x-2/8x-2 = 3/2

2(5x-2) = 3(8x-2)

10x-4=24x-6

6-4 = 24x-10x

2=14x

x=2/14 = 1/7

thus the numbers are 5/7 & 8/7

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