if sum of two numbers is 165 and they are in ratio 8:3,the smaller number is
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Let the numbers be 8x and 3x
Atq.,
8x + 3x = 165
11x = 165
x = 165÷11
x = 15
So value of x is 15.
In place of x we can write 15
8×15=120
3×15=45
Hence, the small one is 45.
Atq.,
8x + 3x = 165
11x = 165
x = 165÷11
x = 15
So value of x is 15.
In place of x we can write 15
8×15=120
3×15=45
Hence, the small one is 45.
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