Question

EXERCISE 8B Two numbers are in the ratio 8:3. If the sum of the numbers is 143, find the numbers. 2 of a number is 20 less than the original number. Find the number .


If two number are in the ratio of 8:3 then let the number be 8x and 3x then

8x+3x=143
11x=143
x=143/11
x=13

now 13×8=104
13×3=39 ans​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

"let the numbers be 8x and 3x :

8x + 3x = 11x

11x = 143

x = 143/11 = 13

8x = 104

3x = 39"

Answer 2

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