Question

2 numbers are in ratio 5:3 their sum is 80 find the largest number

Answer 1

Let the numbers be 5x and 3x.

A.T.Q.

5x + 3x = 80

8x = 80

x = 80/8

x = 10

Numbers are –

5x = 5 ( 10 ) = 50

3x = 3 ( 10 ) = 30

$<b>Largest number is 50.</b>$

Answer 2

let the 2 numbers be 5x and 3x
5x+3x= 80
8x=80
x=10
hence 5x=50
3x=30
hence the largest no. is 50