Question

two numbers are such that the ratio between them is 5:8 .if each is increased by 10 ,the ratio between the numbers became 7 :10. find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

the numbers are 25 and 40

Step-by-step explanation:

5x, 8x

5x + 10 : 8x + 10 = 7 : 10

5x +10 = 7

8x + 10 10

10(5x + 10) = 7(8x + 10)

50x + 100 = 56x + 70

100 - 70 = 56x - 50x

30 = 6x

x = 30/6

x = 5

5x = 25

8x = 40