Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 3:4. If we 4 added to each
the ratio becomes 4:5. find two numbers.
4:5​

Answer 1

Answer:

According to the question, ⇒ 5(x + 8) = 4(y + 8) ⇒ 5x + 40 = 4y + 32 ⇒ 5x – 4y = – 8 …(ii) On putting the value of y = 6x/5 in Eq. (ii), we get Hence, the two numbers are 24 and 32Read more on Sarthaks.com - https://www.sarthaks.com/925128/two-numbers-are-the-ratio-of-if-is-added-each-number-they-become-in-the-ratio-find-the-numbers