Question

the ratio of two numbers is 5 to 8. the sum of the two numbers is 52. find the two numbers

Answer 1

ratio =5:8
let the common multiple be x
therefore 5:8=
5x & 8x
by given condition,
5x+8x=52
13x=52
x=52÷13
×=4
therefore first no=5×4
=20
second no.=8×4
=32
therefore,the two nos are as follows :20 & 32