Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If the sum of the numbers is 96,find the numbers

Answer 1

Let the numbers be 3x and 5x
3x+5x=96
8x=96
x=12
The two numbers are 36 and 60




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Answer 2

let the numbers be 3x,5x
3x+5x=96
8x=96
x=12
3x=12×3
=36
5x=12×5=60