Question

a number is divided into two parts first part is more than second part by 10 and if the ratio of the two parts is 5:3 then the number is​

Answer 1

Given :

• Number is divided into 2 parts. First part is more than the second by 10
• Ratio of the two parts is 5 : 3

To Find :

• The unknown number.

$\huge\underline\green{\tt Solution:}$

Let the common factor be ' x '

Now,

According to Question

[ difference between them is 10 ]

5x - 3x = 10

→ 2x = 10

→ $x = \dfrac{10}{2}$

∴ x = 5

So,

5x = 5 × 5 = 25

3x = 3 × 5 = 15

Hence,

The given number = 25 + 15 = 40

Answer : The unknown number is 40

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