Question

a number is divided in two parts such that one part is 10 more than the other.if the two parts in the ration5:3 .find the number  and the two parts

Answer 1

Let the two parts be 5x and 3x now a/q 5x - 3x = 10 => 2x = 10 => x= 5 now first part = 5*5 = 25 and second part = 3*5= 15