risharaju16 risharaju16
  • 25-09-2020
  • Mathematics
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the difference between 2 whole numbers is 66. the ratio of the 2 numbers is 2:5, what are the 2 numbers​

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 25-09-2020

Answer:

44 and 110

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of the 2 numbers = 2 : 5 = 2x : 5x ( x is a multiplier ) , thus

difference = 5x - 2x = 3x , then

3x = 66 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 22

Thus

2x = 2 × 22 = 44

5x = 5 × 22 = 110

The 2 numbers are 44 and 110

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