Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 2:3. If the first number is decreased by 4 and the second number is increased by 2, the ratio becomes 2:5. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 2x and 5x

(2x-4)+(3x+2)= 2x+5x

2x+3x-4+2=7x

5x-2=7x

-2=7x-5x

-2=2x

x=-2÷2

x=-1