Two numbers are in the ratio 3:8 if sum of the two numbers is 165, find the numbers
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Ratio = 3:8
Sum = 165
Let the numbers be 3x and 8x
3x + 8x = 165
11x = 165
x = 165/11 = 15
One number = 3x = 3 X 15 = 45
Second number = 8x = 8 X 15 = 120
Sum = 165
Let the numbers be 3x and 8x
3x + 8x = 165
11x = 165
x = 165/11 = 15
One number = 3x = 3 X 15 = 45
Second number = 8x = 8 X 15 = 120
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The two numbers are 120 and 45
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