Question

Q9 Two numbers are in the
ratio 5:3 and their sum is
16.Then the numbers are:-​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let x be common ratio

Let x be common ratio∴ numbers will be 5x and 3x respectively.

sum between these numbers ⇒16

5x+3x=16

8x=16

x=16/8

x=2

∴ First number = 5x =5×2=10

Second number = 3x =3×2=6