Question

the ratio between two numbers is 8:5 and their sum is 169 . Find the numbers​

Answer 1

Let the no. be x

8x and 5x

Form the equation...

8x+5x=169

Add the no.

13x=169.

13 will come RHS in division.

x=169÷13

x=13

Now ,

8x=8×13=104

5x=5×13=65.

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