Question

two numbers are in the ratio of 3:5 if 8 is added to each number the ratio becomes 2:3 find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let 3x and 5x be the nos.

according to the problem,

3× +8 /5× +8 =2/3

3(3 X +8) = 2(5X + 8)

9X + 24 = 10 X + 16

9X - 10X = 16 -24

- X = -8

X=8.

1ST NOS= 3X = 3X8= 24

2ND NOS= 5X= 5X8=40

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