Question

Let a number be divided into 2 parrs such that one part is 2 less than three times the other part and the numbers are in the rato 5:3. Find the number and its part

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the two parts be x and y

x=3y-2

x/y=5/3

3y-2/y=5/3

9y-6=5y

4y=6

y=3/2

x=9/2-2=5/2

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