1. Two numbers are in the ratio 5:8. If the sum of the numbers is 182. Find the smallest number.
a) 182
b) 70
c) 112
d) 35
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Answer:
LET ONE NUMBER BE 5x AND ANOTHER BE 8x
SO,5x+8x=182
13x=182
x=14
SO,THE SMALLEST NUMBER IS 5×14=70.
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answer; b) 70
explanation:
Since the ratio is 5:8
So let the numbers be 5 x and 8 x.
according to the question
Their sum Is 182.
So 5x+8x = 182.
13x = 182
x = 182/13
x = 14
and hence the numbets are 5*(14) = 70 and 8*(14) = 112 .
i.e The numbers are 70 and 112
#Smallest no is 70
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