Question

two number are in the ratio 5:3 and the diffrence between them is 16.what are the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the two number be X and other be 16-x

the ratio is :

$\frac{x}{x - 16} = \frac{5}{3}$

$3x = 5(x - 16)$

$3x = 5x - 80$

$3x - 5x = - 80$

$- 2x = - 80$

$2x = 80$

$x = \frac{80}{2}$

$x = 40$

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Answer 2

let first no. be 5x

second no. be 3x

5x-3x=16

2x=16

x=8

first no.=5x=5 x 8=40

second no.=3x=3 x 8=24

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