Math, asked by meenuakkanath26, 1 year ago

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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Answered by Anonymous
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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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Answered by akhilla29s
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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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