Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5 is to 6 if 4 is subtracted from each they are reduced to 4 is to 5 find the smallest number

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be 5x and 6x

a/q

5x-4/6x-4=4/5

25x-20=24x-16

25x-24x=20-16

x=4

hence, number =5x=5×4

=20

6x=6×4

=24