The ratio of two numbers A and B is 5 : 8. If 5 is added to each of A and B, then the ratio becomes 2 : 3. The difference in A and B is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Ratio = 5 : 8
5 is added,
\(\frac{5R+5}{8R+5}\) = \(\frac{2}{3}\)
15R + 15 = 16R + 10
R = 5
A = 25, B = 40
Difference = 15