Question

Two number in ratio are 5 : 7 .Their difference is 10. Find the number

Answer 1

Let the two numbers be a,b.
Given that, $\frac{a}{b}$ = $\frac{5}{7}$
   and b - a = 10;
        $\frac{7}{5}$*a - a = 10
a = 25, b = 35

Answer 2

Answer:

The numbers are 25 and 35.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be 5x and 7x.

the difference between them is 10

ATQ,

7x-5x=10

2x=10

x=5

so, the number will be

5x=5*5=25

7x=7*5=35

Hence, the numbers are 25 and 35.

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