Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:8 and their difference is 12. Find the numbers by not using the x method

Answer 1

Let the numbers be 5x and 8x

According to the question,

8x-5x=12

3x= 12

x=12/3

x= 4

Therefore, 5x= 5*4

= 20

8x= 8*4

= 32

Answer 2

Answer:

But it can solve by x method.....

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sol:- let the given no. be 5x , 8x

according to question,

8x - 5x = 12

3x = 12

x = 12/3 ( by transposition)

× = 4

therefore ,

1st no. = 5x = 5 × 4 = 20

2nd no.= 8x = 8 × 4 = 32