Question

two number in ratio 3:5 sum of ratio is 144 find the smaller number

Answer 1

54 or (3x) is the smallest number.                                                                                                                                 3x+5x=144                                                                                                                      therefor, x=18                                                                                                                              so, 54+90= 144.

Answer 2

3x + 5x = 144
8x = 144
x = 144/8
x = 18
3x = 3 x 18
smallest no. is 5