two numbers are in the ratio 2 is to 3 if 5 is added its number the ratio becomes 5 is to 7 find the numbers
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Let the number be
2x : 3x
After adding 5 the number becomes
2x+5 : 3x+5
(2x+5)/(3x+5) = 5/7
7 (2x+5) = 5 (3x+5)
14x + 35 = 15x + 25
14x - 15x= 25 - 35
-x= -10
x= 10
The no is
2x : 3x
2x= 2 x10 = 20
3x = 3 x10= 30
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