Question

2 numbers are in the ratio 5 is to 3 if their sum is 70 what are the numbers

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers=5x+3x

According to question

=5x+3x=70

8x=70

x=70/8

x=35/4

x=8.75

first number=5x

=5×8.75

=43.75

second number=3x

=3×8.75

=26.25