Question

a sum of 160000 is divided into the ratio of 3 is to 5 what is the smaller share​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the smaller share be 3x then larger share is 5x

73x+75x=160000

8x=160000

Tx=160000/8

x=20000

smaller share= 3x= 3x20000=60000

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

3x+5x=8x

8x=160000

x=160000/8

x=20000

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