Question

Two numbers are in ratio 2:5 are such that the first number is 36 less than the second number.find the second number

Answer 1

Let 2m and 5m be the numbers.
5m-2m=36
3m=36
m=12

First number 24
Second number 50

Answer 2

Answer: Let the no be x

there fore

2x and 5x

We have to find second no

we have to make the equation

The equation is

5x - 2x = 36

3x = 36

X = 36 / 3

X = 12

Second no is

5 * 12

60