Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 7:5 if they differ by 16 , what are the numbers

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Two no's are in ratio 7:5

Ist no : 7x

2nd no : 5x

They differ by 16

7x - 5x = 16

2x = 16

x = 8

First no : 7x = 7*8 = 56

Second no : 5x = 5*8 = 40

Answer 2

Given:

The ratio of the numbers = 7:5

Difference of the numbers = 16

To Find:

The numbers

Solution:

Since, the ratio is 7:5, therefore

The first number = 7x

The second numbers = 5x

According to the question -

7x - 5x = 16 ( as they differ by 16 )

2x = 16

x = 8

Substituting the value of x -

First number -  7x

= 7 × 8

= 56

Second number - 5x

= 5 × 8

= 40

Answer: The numbers are 56 and 40.