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: A — 20, 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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