Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:6 . If 8 is subtracted from each of the numbers ,the ratio becomes 4:5 . Find the numbers ...

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Lets assume the number are 5x and 6x. And the second ratio as 4x and 5x. So, now if we subtract 8 from 4x we get 5x. That is, 5x-8= 4x. If we solve this equation we get x= 8. So, now substitute x value in 5x and 6x. The numbers are 40 and 48.