Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 1:3.if we add 2 to each of the numbers, the ratio becomes 1:2.Find the original numbers.

Answer 1

Hi !

Let the 1st original number be x
then other original no.is 3x

Now according to question

if we add 2 each other then ratio becomes 1: 2

So, x + 2 /3x + 2 = 1/2

=> 2(x + 2) = 3x + 2

=> 2x + 4 = 3x + 2

=> 4 - 2 = 3x - 2x

=> 2 = x

Hence, 1st original no. is 2
and other original no. is 3* 2 = 6

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