Question

Two numbers are in ratio 1:2 . If first number is deacreased by 5 and second number is increase by 4, their ratio becomes 5:4. Find the two numbers .

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

LET THE NUMBERS BE 1x AND 2x.

it is given that,

       1x-5 / 2x+4 = 5/4

on cross multiplication,

     4x - 20 = 10x + 20

so, x = -20/3 and the numbers are -20/3 and -40/3.