Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:7. If they differ by 8 . Find the numbers​

Answer 1

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Let the two numbers be 5x and 7x .

It if given that they differ by 8 , so ...

7x-5x=8

7x-5x=82x=8

$\huge\boxed{\textt{<strong>x=4</strong>}}$

Therefore , the numbers are :

5x=5×4=20

and

7x=7×4=28

$\huge\boxed {\textt{Answer:20,28}}$