Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 8 number 4 is subtracted from each term and it becomes 1 : 2 what is the small number? ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let no be 5x and 8x

ratio =5x:8x

5x+4/8x+4=1/2

x=2

5x=10

8x=16

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer is 9

Step-by-step explanation:

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