SOLUTION: Two numbers are in the ratio 6:5.If 18 is subtracted from the first and second number also then the ratio of the two numbers becomes 5:6.Find the sum of the two numbers. mail i

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Question 954344: Two numbers are in the ratio 6:5.If 18 is subtracted from the first and second number also then the ratio of the two numbers becomes 5:6.Find the sum of the two numbers.

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%286x%29%2F%285x%29 may be the first ratio.

%286x-18%29%2F%285x-18%29=5%2F6, the change to the first ratio equals the second given ratio. Solve for x and evaluate the first given ratio.