Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper

The ratio of two numbers is 5:8. If their difference is 12, what are the numbers?

A20, 32
B15, 27
C25, 37
D10, 22

✓ Correct Answer: A20, 32

Difference in units = 8 - 5 = 3 units. 3 units = 12, so 1 unit = 4. Numbers are 5*4=20 and 8*4=32.

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