Question

Two numbers are in ratio 3:5.if8 is added to each number the ratio becomes 2.3 then the numbers are

Answer 1

Answer:

the number is 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let common multiple be x

orignal ration = $\frac{3x}{5x}$

let the number be added be y

new ratio = $\frac{3x+y}{5x+y } = \frac{2}{3}$

9 +3y = 10 + 2y

10-9 = 3y - 2y  

y = 1

Answer 2

Answer:

required answer:

x=24

y=40