Question

Two numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 4. If 5 is added to both the numbers, the ratio becomes 4:5. Find the greater number.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The greater number is 20

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that Two numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 4

Let the ratio be x

So, Numbers are 3 x and 4x

we are give that  If 5 is added to both the numbers, the ratio becomes 4:5

So, ATQ

\frac{3x+5}{4x+5}=\frac{4}{5}

5(3x+5)=4(4x+5)

15x+25=16x+20

5=x

So, Greater number = 4x =4(5)= 20

Hence  the greater number is 20

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