Question

It is given that p : q = 3:6 and p+q =81. The value of
p is __

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{p}{q} = \frac{3}{6}$

$\frac{p}{q} = \frac{1}{2}$

$q = 2p$

given that

$p + q = 81$

$3p = 81$

$p = 27$