Ask Question
19 November, 02:08

Two numbers a and b are in the ratio 3:4. if the first number is decreased by 2 and the second is decreased by 1, they are in the ratio 2:3. find a and

b.

+4
Answers (1)
  1. 19 November, 04:10
    0
    A/b=3/4, that is, 4a-3b=0

    (a-2) / (b-1) = 2/3, that is, 3a-2b=4

    Solving the equations, we have

    a=12, b=16
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question ✅ “Two numbers a and b are in the ratio 3:4. if the first number is decreased by 2 and the second is decreased by 1, they are in the ratio ...” in 📘 Mathematics if you're in doubt about the correctness of the answers or there's no answer, then try to use the smart search and find answers to the similar questions.
Search for Other Answers