Two numbers are in the ratio 5:4. If 3 is subtracted from the first and 2 is subtracted from the second, they become in the ratio 6:5. Find the numbers
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Let the numbers be 5x and 4y respectively and 6x and 5y respectively
Given,
5x-3=6x
=> x = -3
Also,
4y-2=5y
=>y=-2
Therefore,the numbers are..
5x =5*-3=-15
4x=4*-3 = -12
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Answer:
15, 12
Step-by-step explanation:
15, 12
Since the two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 4
Let the numbers be 5x and 4x.
on cross multiplication,
25x - 15 = 24x - 12
=> x = 3
The two numbers are 15 and 12 .
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