two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5. if each number is increased by 14 the ratio between the New numbers formed is 5:7.find the numbers.
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Answer:let the 2 numbers be 3x and 5x
if the nos. are increased by 14 the nos. are:
3x+14 and 5x+14
according to the question
3x+14/5x+14= 5x/7x
5x(5x+14)= 7x(3x+14)
25x+70= 21x + 98
25x - 21x= 98 - 70
4x = 28
x = 28/4
x = 7
therefore the nos. are
3x= 3 x 7= 21
5x= 5 x 7= 35
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