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two numbers are in ratio 5:6.if 8 is subtracted from each of the number then the ratio becomes 4:5. find the numbers

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Answered by ChristyJacob123
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Let the numbers be 5x and 6x.

Given,
5x-8=4x
6x-8=5x

Therefore, x=8


That is,
5x=40
and 6x=48.

Therefore, the numbers are 40 and 48.

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Answered by Anonymous
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at second last step
2x=16
x=16/2=8
then 5*8=40
6*8=48
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ChristyJacob123: n=16/2 hai not 16/8.
ChristyJacob123: Just check ur last steps
ChristyJacob123: otherwise ur answer also right
ChristyJacob123: tera 2nd last and last step check kar
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