Question

if the ratio is 2:3 and their difference is 8 find their sum​

Answer 1

Answer:

40

Step-by-step explanation:

x:y=2:3

hence x/y=2/3

hence 3x=2y

hence y=3/2x

y-x=8

3/2x-x=8

x/2=8

x=16

y=24

hence 16+24=40