Question

Two numbers are in the ratio two is to 3 if four be subtracted from each they are in the ratio of three is to 5 the numbers are

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the ratio be 3x and 2x

as per the question

2x-4/3x-4=3/5

5(2x-4)=3(3x-4)

10x-20=9x-12

10x-9x=20-12

X=8

the numbers are 2x8=16 and 3x8=24

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let 2x and 3x be the numbers,

According to the question,

2x-4/3x-4=3/5

By cross multiplying,

10x-20=9x-12

x=8

Therefore,2x=16 and 3x=24

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