Question

(d) Two numbers are in the ratio of 5 : 4 and their difference is 10. Find the numbers.
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Answer 1

50 and 40

Explanation:

If the number are in a ratio of 5:4, we know that 5x and 4x are multiples of 10. If we multiply 5 by 10 and 4 by 10, we get 50 and 40.

50 - 40 is 10.