Question

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

Answer 1

let the numbers be X and x-10

X/x-10=5/3

3x=5x-50

50=5x-3x

50=2x

X=50/2

X=25

the numbers are 25 and 15