Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 7. On adding 1 to the first and 3 to the second, their ratio becomes 6:9 . Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

first number 5x

add 1

5x+1

second number 7x

add 3

7x+3

a/q

5x+1/7x+3=6/9

45x+9=42x+18

3x=9

x=3

number =15/21

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

first number 5x

add 1

5x+1

second number 7x

add 3

7x+3

a/q

5x+1/7x+3=6/9

45x+9=42x+18

3x=9

x=3

number =15/21