Question

The difference between two numbers is $66$. These numbers are in the ratio $5:2$. Write this statement in equation form.

• A. $\frac{2x}{5x}=66$
• B. $5x+2x=66$
• C. $5x-2x=66$
• D. $2x=66\times 5$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $5x-2x=66$

Let the numbers be $5x$ and $2x$ since they are in the ratio $5:2$.

Also given that the difference between the numbers is $66$.

As $66$ is a positive number, we can write $5x-2x=66$.