Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 8 : 5. If 6 is added to each number, the ratio becomes
3:2.
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Answer 1

Let the numbers be 8x and 5x

ATQ,

= 8x + 6/5x + 6 = 3/2

= 2(8x + 6) = 3(5x + 6)

= 16x + 12 = 15x + 18

= 16x - 15x = 18 - 12

= x = 6

Now, the numbers are:

1. 8x = 8 × 6 = 48
2. 5x = 5 × 6 = 30