SOLUTION: The difference between two positive integers is 30.The ratio of these integers is 2:5.Find the integers.

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Question 702325:
The difference between two positive integers is 30.The ratio of these integers is 2:5.Find the integers.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-2x=30
3x=30
x=10
5*10=50 ans.
2*10=20 ans.
proof:
20:50=2/5
2:5=2:5