SOLUTION: Two no. Are in the ratio 5:6. If 8 is subtracted from each of the no. the becomes 4:5. Find the no.
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Question 1040881: Two no. Are in the ratio 5:6. If 8 is subtracted from each of the no. the becomes 4:5. Find the no.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Multiplying by 6,
Multiplying eq. 1 by 5 and substituting,
So then,
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