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Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 8 is added to each number, then the ratio becomes 2:3. Find the value of x. |
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Answer» Answer: 24 and 40 Step-by-step explanation: As the RATIO is 3:5, let the numbers are 3a and 5a. When 8 is ADDED to each number, ratio BECOMES 2:3. New numbers are 3a + 8 & 5a + 8. => (3a + 8) / (5a + 8) = 2/3 => 3(3a + 8) = 2(5a + 8) => 9a + 24 = 10a + 16 => 24 - 16 = 10a - 9a => 8 = a Therefore, numbers are 3a = 3(8) = 24, and, 5a = 5(8) = 40 |
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