Question

the sum of two numbers is 182. if they are in ratio 5:8 find the numbers



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Answer 1

=let the two numbers be x.
=the 5:8 become 5x:8x.
=sum of the number = 182
according to question
5x +8x = 182
13x = 182
x = 182/13
x= 14


then 5x=5(14)=70
8x=8(14)=112


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Answer 2

Let , 2 numbers be x .
therefore the numbers are 5x and 8 x
now , according to the question ,
5x +8x =182
13x = 182
x=182/13
x=14
Now,
5x=5*14=70
8x=8*14=112
the two numbers are 70 and 112.