Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 7. If 8 is subtracted from each number, then the ratio
becomes 2 : 3. The product of the numbers is
(1) 1680
(2) 2240
(3) 2660
(4) 3240

Answer 1

5/7=x/y
5y-7x=0 -----(1)

2/3=x-8/y-8
2y-18=3x-24
2y-3x=-6 ......(2)

solve 1 and 2 to get your answer

Answer 2

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