two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If the sum of the numbers is 144, then the larger number is________.
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let the numbers be 3x and 5x.
sum of the numbers is given as 144.
So, 144 = 3x + 5x
144 = 8x
144/8 = x
18 = x.
Now substitute value of x in 3x and 5x.
3x = 3(18) = 54.
5x = 5(18) = 90.
Clearly, 90 is bigger than 54.
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