Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5 is to 8.find the two number if the difference of 2 numbers is 780

Answer 1

Answer:

Ratio given = 5:8

Let the term be x

So....

Let the large number be 8x

And the smaller number be 5

NOW....

=} 8x - 5x = 12

=} 3x = 12

=} x = 12 / 3

=} x = 4

NOW....

8x = 8×4 = 32 (x= 4 as per the answer)

5x = 5×4 = 20

HOPE it helps you....

Answer 2

Answer:

Let one no: be 5x and the other number be 8x

5x-8x=780

-3x=780

x=780/-3=-260

5x=5×-260=-1300

8x=8×-260=-2080