SOLUTION: Two numbers are in the ratio 2:5. If 6 is subtracted from their sum, the result is 50. What is the larger number?
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Question 675278: Two numbers are in the ratio 2:5. If 6 is subtracted from their sum, the result is 50. What is the larger number?
Answer by sachi(548) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two numbers are in the ratio 2:5.
so let the nos be 2x & 5x
If 6 is subtracted from their sum, the result is 50.
so 2x+5x-6=50
or 7x=50+6=56
or x=8
the larger number is 5*8=40
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