Question

The ratio of two number is 3:8 and their difference is 115 . The smaller number is

Answer 1

Hey fam!

Ratio of two numbers = 3:8

So, Let the numbers be

3x and 8x

A/Q:-

8x-3x = 115

=>5x =115

=>x = 115/5

=> x = 23

The numbers are :-

3x = 3×23 = 69

8x = 8×23 = 184

So, the smallest number = 69(:p)

Cheers!

Answer 2

Answer:

69

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 3x and 8x

Then,

8x-3x=115

5x=115

x=23

The smaller number is 3x

=3*23

=69