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14. Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5. If each number is increased by 10, the ratio becomes5: 7. The sum of the numbers is |
Answer» <U>Given :-Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5. If each number is increased by 10, the ratio becomes 5: 7. To FIND :-Number Solution :-◼ L E T, The numbers be 3x and 5x When 10 added 3x + 10/5x + 10 = 5/7 5(5x + 10) = 7(3x + 10) 25x + 50 = 21x + 70 25x - 21x = 70 - 50 4x = 20 x = 20/4 x = 5 ◼ N u m b e r s a r e :- 3x = 3(5) = 15 5x = 5(5) = 25 Sum = 15 + 25 = 40 |
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