SOLUTION: the ratio between two positive numbers is 6 to 5. if the difference between the two numbers is 8, what are the 2 numbers

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Question 300716: the ratio between two positive numbers is 6 to 5. if the difference between the two numbers is 8, what are the 2 numbers
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a/b=6/5
a-b=8
6b=5a
a=48 b=40
48/40=6/5
48-40=8