Question

Two numbers are in ratio 3 by 2 and their difference is 5 find numbers

Answer 1

The first number is 15, the second number is 10

Explanation:

a:b = 3:2 ⇒ a = 3x and b = 2x

a - b = 5

3x - 2x = 5

x = 5

a = 3•5 = 15

b = 2•5 = 10