Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:6. if 8 is added to each of the numbers, they will be in the ratio 7:8. find the numbers

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

5:6 + 8 =7:8

then 5x + 6x + 8 = 7x + 8x

11x + 8 = 15x

8 = 15x - 11x

8 = 4x

8/4 = x

2 = x

5*2 = 10

6*2 = 12

to verify

7*2=14

8*2=16

10+12=30

14+16=30

hence verified