Question

Two numbers are in a ratio of 5:3. Their sum is 80, find the larger number.

Answer 1

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let The given numbers be in "x" specific ratio

that is 5x, 3x

➡GIVEN,
5x + 3x = 80
8x = 80
x = 10

The larger number is 5x = 5 *10 = 50
the smaller number is 3x = 3*10= 30

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Answer 2

Hey mate your answer is
5x + 3x = 80
8x = 80
x = 80/8
x = 10
5x = 50
3x = 30
50 is the larger number
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