Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 6. If 8 is subtracted from each of the numbers, the ratio becomes 4 : 5. Then the numbers are:
(A) 40, 42
(B) 42, 48
(C) 40, 48
(D) 44, 50
Answers
Answered by
1
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
substituting in......(II)
5x-4y=8
=>5[5y/6]-4y=8
=>y/6=8
=>y=48
THEREFORE
x=5y/6
=>x=5×48/6
=> x=40
Similar questions
Computer Science,
4 months ago
Art,
4 months ago
Math,
4 months ago
Math,
9 months ago
Math,
1 year ago