A sum of is divided in the ratio 3:5 if the larger part is 465 , find the smaller part.
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Let the sum be S
If this sum of is divided in the ratio 3:5
S = 3x + 5x
If the larger part is 465 , then
5x = 465
x = 93
3x = 279
So, the smaller part is 279
If this sum of is divided in the ratio 3:5
S = 3x + 5x
If the larger part is 465 , then
5x = 465
x = 93
3x = 279
So, the smaller part is 279
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