Question

Two numbers are in ratio 3:5 .If the sum of numbers is 144 ,then the smaller number is​

Answer 1

Answer:

54

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numbers be 3x and 5x

3x+5x = 144

8x = 144

x = 144/8

= 18

So, 3x = 3*18

=54

5x = 5*18

= 90

Hence the smaller number is 54

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the no.s be 3x and 5x

ATQ,

3x+5x=144

8x=144

x=144/8

x=18

therefore,

3x= 3(18)

3x =54

5x= 5(18)

5x= 90

Thus, the smaller no. is 54.

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