Question

A number is divided in the ratio 15:8 . If the second part is 56, find the number.​

Answer 1

Given,

Two numbers are divided in the ratio = 15 : 8 and the second part = 56

Let the first part be x.

According to the given condition,

→ x/56 = 15/8

→ x × 8 = 56 × 15

→ 8x = 840

→ x = 840/8

→ x = 105

So,The number is 105.

Hence we got the answer 105.

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Answer 2

Answer:

15:8 second no= 56

let the no be x

first term= 15

second term= 8

sum of terms= 23

8/23×x

8x=56×23

x=56×23/8=161

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