The ratio between two numbers is 5:7. The difference between the numbers is 10. Find the numbers
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The ratio between two numbers is 5:7. The difference between the numbers is 10. Find the numbers
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Answer:
1st number = 5x
2nd number = 7x
Difference = 10
7x - 5x = 10
2x = 10
x = 10/2
x = 5
1st number = 5x
= 5 × 5
= 25
2nd number = 7x
= 7 × 5
= 35
Hence 35 - 25 = 10
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Answer:
the correct answer is 10