Question

Two numbers in the ratio2:5 are such that the frist number is 36 less than the second number find second number

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Ratio of two number is = 2x and 5x
First number is less than second number by 36
So, 5x-2x=36
=3x=36
=x=12
Second number is =5x
=5×12=60