Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 2:3.If 5 is added to each number,the ratio becomes 5:7.find the numbers​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let , ratio of two numbers = 2x : 3x

according to the question ,

2x+5/3x+5 = 5/7

7(2x+5) = 5(3x+5)

14x + 35 = 15x + 25

x = 10

So , the numbers are 20 & 30.