Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5:8.if the sum if the numbers is 182,find the numbers.

Answer 1

GIVEN NUMBERS ARE IN RATIO 5:8
AND SUM IS 182
SO 5x+8x=182
13x=182
x=182/13
x=14

first no=5×14=70
second no=8×14=112 HOPE THIS HELPS YOU BY JERMAN

Answer 2

let the no be 5x and 8x respectively
Now, 5x+8x=182
13x=182
x=182/13=14
Therefore required nos are 70 and 112