Question

the sum of two numbers is 72. the ratio of the numbers 3:5. find the two numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

27 and 45 are the 2 numbers.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 3x and 5x

As per the question,

3x+5x= 72

8x=72

x=72/8=9

x=9

3x=3×9=27

5x=5×9=45

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Answer 2

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

let , the number be x and y

A T Q,

x+y=72

and x/y =3/5

or, x=3y/5

now, x+y =72

or,3y/5+y=72

or,(3y+5y)/5=72

or,8y=72×5

or,y =360/8

therefore,y=45

from (i),

x+y=72

or, x+45 =72

or, x =72-45

therefore, x=27