Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If their sum is 64. then the numbers are:-
a) 24,40
b) 21,35
c)6,10
d) NONE OF THE ABOVE​

Answer 1

Let the numbers be 3x and 5x.

Then ,

5x+10

3x+10

=

7

5

or 7(3x+10)=5(5x+10)

∴4x=20orx=5

So, the numbers are 15, 25.

Answer 2

Answer:

option a

(. 24 , 40 )

Step-by-step explanation:

let the two numbers be "3x" and "5x"

Sum of two numbers = 64

$3x + 5x = 64$

$8x = 64$

$x = \frac{64}{8} = 8$

Hence , two numbers are

• 3x = 3 × 8 = 24
• 5x = 5 × 8 = 40

Verification:-

$24 + 40 = 64$

verified√