Question

If two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5.If their sum is 64, then the numbers are-

Answer 1

Answer:

First number =24

Second number =40

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 3x and 5x .

Given ,

3x + 5x = 64

or, 8x = 64

or, x = 64/8

or, x = 8

.'. First number = 3x=3*8= 24

.'. Second number = 5x = 5*8 = 40

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