Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:3 . If the sum of the number is 144 . then find the greatest number .

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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let the first number be 5x and second be 3x

A/q

5x+3x=144

8x=144

x=144/8

18

now the first number=5x=5×18=90 and second number =3x=3×18=54

the greatest number=90