Question

two number are in the ratio 3:5. If the sum of the number is 144, and then the large number is

Answer 1

let the 1st number = 3x
and 2nd number =5x
3x+5x= 144
8x= 144
x=144/8
x=18
:, 3x=3×18=54
5x=5×18=90
:, the larger number is 5

Answer 2

Let the numbers be 3x and5x

acc.to question.
3x+5x=144
8x=144
x=18

1st no. is 3x=3×18=54
2nd no. is 5x=5×18=90

Hence,the largest number is 5x i.e. 90.

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