The difference between two whole numbers is 66. The ratio of the two numbers is 2:5. The two numbers are :
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
Let the numbers be 2k and 5k; 5k − 2k = 3k = 66, so k = 22 and the numbers are 44 and 110. Option (C) lists them as 110 and 44 (order 5:2), which is presumably why the official key marks None of the above.