Question 389565
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Hi
Two numbers differ by 5
Let x and (x+5) represent the smaller and larger respectively
Question States***
 3/5(x+5) = (3/4)x  
solving for x
 12(x+5) = 15x    Multiplying both sides of equation by 20
  60 + 12x = 15x
     60 = 3x
      x = 20, the smaller number. Larger number is 25

CHECKING our Answer***
 3/5*25 = 15 = 3/4*20