Question

Two numbers are in ratio 5:6.5 8 is subtracted,
each, the ratio becomes 4:5. Find the numbers,

Answer 1

Let the numbers be 5x and 6x.

So, 5x - 58 / 6x - 58 = 4 / 5

Or, 25x - 5*58 = 24x - 4*48

Or, x = 58.

So, the numbers are

5 * 58 = 290 and 6 * 58 = 348