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Find the value of variable ‘x’: If two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3 and their difference is 5, then find largest number.

Answer»

Let largest number = 3x and smallest

number = 2x 

Difference = 3x – 2x = x 

But as per the problem difference = 5 

⇒ x = 5 

∴ Largest number = 3x = 3 × 5 = 15



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