Question

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

Answer 1

ratio = 15:8

15+8 = 23

$\frac{8}{23} = 56 \\ the \: number = 56 \times \frac{23}{8} = 161 \\ \frac{15}{23} = 161 \times \frac{15}{23} = 105$

15:8 = 56:105