Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5:6. if 8 is subtracted from each numbers, then becomes 4:5. Find the numbers in substitution method.

Answer 1

Answer:

40 and 48

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 5m and 6m

5m-8 : 6m-8 = 4:5

So 4(6m-8)= 5(5m-8)

24m-32=25m-40

m=8

So the numbers are 40 and 48