two numbers are in the ratio 5:2 such that their difference is 15 . find the number
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Let the first number is 2x and the other is 5x. their difference is 27,
So, 5x - 2x = 27
=> 3x = 27
Divide both sides by 3, we get
x = 9
So two numbers are
2x =2 X 9 = 18
and
5x = 5 X 9= 45
Check your answer
45 - 18 = 27
and 18/45 = 2 / 5
=> 2 : 5
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