Math, asked by civilmjayakumar, 1 month ago

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:3. If their sum is 24, what are the numbers

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Answered by igpprisons

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Answer:

5x = 3y

x + y = 24

Step-by-step explanation:

y = 24 - x

5x = 3 (24 - x)

5x = 72 - 3x

8x = 72

x = 9

therefore, 9 + y = 24

y = 15

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