Question

Two numbers are in the ratio of 5 : 7, their H.C.F. is 131. Find the difference between the numbers.

Answer 1

Let the Numbers be $5$ and $7$.
$\therefore$ H.C.F. $=1$, difference $=2$
Now, $1:2=131:$ difference.
$\therefore$ difference $=\frac{2\times 131}{1}=262$