Question

two numbers arevin the ration 2:3 if 4 be subtracted from each they are in the ratio 3:5

Answer 1

Let the no. be 2x and 3x.... ATQ. ==> 2x-4+3x-4 = 3x + 5x........5x-8 =8x.......... 5x-8x = 8.......... -3x = 8....... x = -8/3....... Put the value of x...... 2x = -16/3 and 3x = -24/3 = -8....