Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:2. If their difference is 30, find the two numbers.
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Answer 1

Answer:

x= 40

y =10

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let the numbers be 5x and 2x

Difference = 5x - 2x

But,

It is given that,

The difference between the two numbers is 30

=> 5x - 2x = 30

=> 3x = 30

=> x = 10

1st number = 5x

= 5 × 10

= 50

2nd number = 2x

= 2 × 10

= 20