SOLUTION: Two numbers are such that ratio between 3:5 . if each is increased by 10,the ratio between the new numbers so formed is 5:7 .find the original numbers?

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Question 610126: Two numbers are such that ratio between 3:5 . if each is increased by 10,the ratio between the new numbers so formed is 5:7 .find the original numbers?
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/y= 3/5
x+10/y+10 =5/7
x=15
y=25