The ratio of two numbers is 2:3. If 2 is subtracted from first and 8 fromsecond, the ratio becomes reciprocal of the original ratio. Find the Numbers.

The ratio of two numbers is 2:3. If 2 is subtracted from first and 8 f

1.	The ratio of two numbers is 2:3. If 2 is subtracted from first and 8 fromsecond, the ratio becomes reciprocal of the original ratio. Find the Numbers.
Answer» The numbers are 8 and 12. The given problem is an application of ratio and linear equations in one variable.