Question

two no. are in ratio of 8 is to 3 if the sum of no. is 143 find yhe no.

Answer 1

Let the nos. be 8x and 3x.
8x+3x = 143
11x = 143
x= 143÷11
x = 13
Therefore , 8x = 8×11 = 104
3x = 3 × 13 = 39

Answer 2

Let the no. be 8x and 3x
8x+3x=143
11x=143
x=143/11=13
8x=8*13=104
3x=3*13=39