Question

2.7
(A) 1:2
The ratio of two numbers is 8:3 and their difference is 115.
Then the smaller of the two numbers is
(B) 69
(C) 89
(D) 10
TA
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Answer 1

Answer:

(B) 69

Step-by-step explanation:

8x-3x=115

3x=115

x=115/3

x=23

8x=8×23=104

3x=3×23=69

so,69 is smaller hence the answer is

(B)69

Answer 2

Answer:

(B) is right answer formula

8x-3x=115

5x=115

x=115/5

=23