Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5:3 and they differ by 50,find the other number
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Answer 1

Answer:

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Let the common ratio be x

The numbers are 5x and 3x

According to the problem:

5x - 3x = 50

2x = 50

x = 50/2

x = 25

the numbers are 125 and 75