Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 5. If 16 is added to both the numbers, their ratio becomes 1 : 2. The numbers are:

Answer 1

Answer: 16.................………………

Answer 2

Answer:

1)2:5

let the no. be x

If 16 is added to both the numbers,

=)(2+16/5+16)x=1/2

=)(18/21)x=1/2

=)(6/7)x=1/2

=)x=1/2×7/6

=)x=7/12

therefore the number is 7/12