Question

A number is divided into two parts, such that one part is 10 more than the other. If the
two parts are in the ratio 5: 3, find the number and the two parts.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the two parts are in the ratio 5:3, then let the first number be 5x and second number be 3x. As second number is 10 more than the other, so it will be 3x+10.

5x=3x+10

2x=10

x=5

The first number becomes 5(5)=25 and second number becomes 3(5)=15.

The new number will be 25+15=40.

Answer 2

let number=x

1st part =5x

and second part =3x

so 5x Is 10 more than 3x

so if we add 10 in 3x then 5x and 3x will be equal

atq

5x=3x+10

5x-3x=10

2x=10

x=5

the number is 5