Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 7. If they differ by 8, then the smallest number is

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be 5x and 7x

7x-5x=8

2x=8

x=4

numbers=20 and 28

Answer 2

For balancing the ratio let the no.s be 5x and 7x.

It is given that they differ by 8,

then,

7x-5x = 8

2x = 8

x = 4

larger no. = 7*4 = 28

smaller no. = 5*4 = 20

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