Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5:6.If 8 is subtracted from both numbers the ratio bevomes 4:5.Find the two numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

let no. be 5x,6x

according to question

5x-8/6x-8=4/5

25x-40=24x-32

25x-24x=-32+40

x=8

1st no.- 5X8=40

2nd no.- 6X8=48