Question

CHECK POINT 8.2
1. Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 8. If the sum of the
numbers is 182, find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the numbers be 5x and 8x

According to question

5x+8x=182

13x=182

x=182/13

x=14

1st number=5x

=5(14)

=70

2nd number=8x

=8(14)

=112