Question

11. A number is divided in the ratio 15: 8. If the second part is 56, find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the two parts be 15x and 8x.

According to statement

second part = 56

8x = 56

x = 7.

so first part = 15 x 7 = 105

and second part = 8 x 5 = 40

so number is 105 + 40 = 145