Question

The sum of two whole number is 65.The ratio of the numbers are 5:8 what are two numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

the nos are in the ratio 5:8

therefore,

let the nos. be 5x and 8x

5x+8x=65

13x=65

x=5

hence,

first no. = 5*5 = 25

second no. = 8*5 = 40

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