Question

1) Two numbers are in the ratio 5: 6. If 8 is added to each of the numbers, they will be in the ratio 7: 8. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

I need help on this sorry for replying

Answer 2

20 and 24

Explanation:

You can write 5:6 as 5x:6x. You know that 5x+8=7x or that 6x+8=8x. You can solve either one and then you get x=4. Then you can plug it in. I hope this is helpful!