Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5 is to 6 if 8 is subtracted from each of the number the ratio becomes 4.5 find the number

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

5x-8/6x-8=4/5

5(5x-8)=4(6x-8)

25x-40=24x-32

25x-24x=40-32

x=8

Number =5x,6x=5×8,6×8=40,48