Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5: 3, if their sum is 80, then the smallest number is a] 50 b] 30 c] 10 d] none of these​

Answer 1

Answer:

b) 30

Step-by-step explanation:

Given, ratios= 5:3

Let the common ratio be 'x'

A/Q

5x + 3x = 80

=> 8x = 80

=> x = 80/8

=> x = 10

Therefore the no. are

5x = 5(10) = 50

3x = 3(10) = 30

Thus, the biggest no. is 50 and the smaller one is 30

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50+30 = 80 {As in the question}