Question

Two numbers are in ratio of 5:6. If 8 is subtracted from each of the numbers, the ratio becomes 4:5. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Let the Numbers be 5x and 6x
According to question,
5x-8 / 6x-8 = 4/5
5(5x-8) = 4(6x-8)
25x-40 = 24x-32
25x - 24x = 40-32
x = 8

The numbers are 40 and 48