Question

the number 78 is divided in the ratio 3:5. what is the larger part?

Answer 1

Answer:

ATQ

3x+5x=78

8x=78

x=9.75

larger part=5x=5(9.75)=48.75

Answer 2

Answer:

larger no is 48.75

Step-by-step explanation:

let smaller no be 3x and larger no be 5x

3x+5x=78

8x=78

x=9.75

larger part is 5(9.75)=48.75