two numbers are such that lthe ratio between them is 3:5 if each is increased by 5, then ratio between the new number so formed is 2:3. Find the original number
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Let the two numbers be 3x and 5x; then,
reqd. equation =) (3x+5):(5x+5) = 2:3
=) 3(3x+5) = 2(5x+5)
=) 9x + 15 = 10x + 10
=) -x = -5
=) x = 5
Thus the numbers are 15 and 25 respectively.
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