Question

The sum of two numbers is 80 and their ratio is 3:5 find the greatest among the two numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the no.s be 3x and 5x

A.T.Q.

3x+5x=80

8x=80

x=10

3x=3*10=30 and  5x=5*10=50

so, 50 is the greatest no. among 30 and 50

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let the ratio be 3x & 5x

3x + 5x = 80

8x = 80

x = 80÷8

x = 10

no. will be 3*10=30

5*10=50