The ratio of the sum of two numbers and their difference is 5 : 1. The ratio of the greater number to the smaller number is
let the 2 numbers be x and y
sum of 2 numbers = 5
x + y = 5............(1)
difference of 2 numbers = 1
x - y = 1...........(2)
solving (1) and (2)
x = 3
substitute x in (1)
3 + y = 5
y = 2
ratio of the greater number to the smaller number is x : y = 3 : 2
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