Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5 and their sum is 96. the larger number is

Answer 1

Answer:

60

Step-by-step explanation:

3x+5x=96, x=12, larger no. is 60

Answer 2

Answer:

let the numbers be x and y.

x÷ y = 3÷ 5

3x= 5y

x = 5y/3

x + y = 96

5y / 3 + y = 96

8y /3 = 96

y = (96× 3)÷ 8

y = 36

x = 96 - y

x = 60

so th larger no. is x .