SOLUTION: two numbers are in the ratio 5:7. when 15 is added to each the ratio changes to 5:6. calculate the two numbers.

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Question 816609: two numbers are in the ratio 5:7. when 15 is added to each the ratio changes to 5:6. calculate the two numbers.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/y=5/7,
(x+15)/(y+15)=5/6
x = 15, y = 21