Question

16. The ratio of two numbers is 3:8 and the
difference is 116. What is the large
number?
(1) 181 (2) 182 (3) 183 (4) 184
UNV 1994​

Answer 1

Let the numbers be 3x and 8x. Then;

8x - 3x = 116

or, 5x = 116

or, x = 23.2

Hence, the larger number is 8 × 23.2 = 185.6

There might be an error in the options or else the answer would be 185.6 or 186.

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Answer 2

Answer:

3x-8x =116

5x=116

x=116/5

×=23.2

HENCE 3x=3×23.2 =69.6

8x=8×23.2=185.6

some error in your options