Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:3. If they differ by 16, find the numbers.

Answer 1

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let 1st no be 5x

let 2nd no be 3x

according to question, 5x-3x = 16

so,2x = 16

x = 16/2 = 8

so, 1st number = 8x5 = 40

2nd number = 8x3 = 24