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Difference of two whole numbers is 33 and its ratio is 2:5 then find those
numbers.

User Heathesh
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Answer:

Explanation:

Let the two whole numbers be 5x and 2x then

by the question

5x - 2x = 33

3x = 33

x = 33/3

x = 11

Therefore the numbers are

  • 5x = 5*11 = 55
  • 2x = 2*11 = 22

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