Question

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


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Answer 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