Why is the question no explained and directly answered Two numbers are in ratio 5:9. On subtracting 3 from each, the ratio becomes 1:2 find the numbers
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Ratio=5:9.
Let the numbers be 5k and 9k.
As per the question,
=>(5k-3)/(9k-3)=1/2.
=>2(5k-3)=1(9k-3).
=>10k-6=9k-3.
=>10k-9k=-3+6.
=>k=3.
So the numbers are ,
5k=5×3=15.
9k=9×3=27.
Hope it helps.
Ratio=5:9.
Let the numbers be 5k and 9k.
As per the question,
=>(5k-3)/(9k-3)=1/2.
=>2(5k-3)=1(9k-3).
=>10k-6=9k-3.
=>10k-9k=-3+6.
=>k=3.
So the numbers are ,
5k=5×3=15.
9k=9×3=27.
Hope it helps.
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