Question 35

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:6.When 6 is added to each. the ratio becomes 7:8 then the numbers are

Solution

Let the first number be 5x
So, the second number be 6x

Added 6 to each then

$$\frac{5x+6}{6x+6}=\frac{7}{8}$$

$$\frac{5x+6}{3x+3}=\frac{7}{4}$$

$$20x+24=21x+21$$

$$x=3$$

first number be 5x=15

second number be 6x=18

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