Question

x : y = 5 : 3 and x plus y = 56 work out the value of x - y

Answer 1

Answer:

14

Step-by-step explanation:

BECAUSE

X:Y = 5:3

AND TAKING

X=5(a)

Y=3(a)

now,

X+Y=56

5(a)+3(a)=56

8(a)=56

(a)=7

NOW,

X=5(7)=35

AND

Y=3(7)=21

AND

X-Y

=35-21=14