Question

Two numbers are in the ratio of 3:5. If 8 is added to
both the numbers, the ratio of new number becomes

7:9. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Please find the attachment

Answer 2

Answer:

The numbers are 24 and 40.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be x and y.

Given:  

Also,  

After solving the two equations (i) and (ii)

We get, x = 24 and y = 40

By using the simple concepts of algebra and ratio we have computed the value of the two variables. In the above solution, we have considered two different variables. But it can be solved by considering only one variable, too.