Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5: 7. Their difference is 10. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

It is given that The ratio between two numbers = 5: 7

The difference between two numbers = 7 – 5 = 2

Here if 2 is the difference, the first number is 5

Similarly if 10 if the difference, the first number $=\frac{5}{2}\times 10=25$

Second number $=\frac{7}{2}\times 10=35$