Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:6. if 8 is subtracted from each of the numbers they become in the ratio of 4:5. find the numbers.

Answer 1

the answer for this question is40 and 48

Answer 2

Given :-

Two numbers are in ratio 5:6 . if 8 is subtract from each number the ratio be 4:5

To Find :-

Numbers

Solution :-

Let the ratio be 5x and 6x

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

5(5x - 8) = 4(6x - 8)

25x - 40 = 24x - 32

25x - 24x = 40 - 32

x = 8

Number are

5x = 40

6x = 48