Question

12.
A number is divided into two parts such that one part is 10 more than the other. If the tw
parts are in the ratio 5:3, find the number and the two parts,​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:let the 2 parts be 5x and 3x

Therefore; 5x=3x+10

=> x=5

Therefore 2 parts are 25 and 15 and the no. is 40

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

x+x+10=5x+3x

2x+10=8x

6x=10

x=5/3

the two parts are 5/3,35/3