Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:8 if the sum of the number is 195 find the numbers?

Answer 1

Let the common ratio be x, then ;
The numbers are 5x & 8x

5x+8x = 195
13x = 195
x = 15

Hence the numbers are ,
5x = 5×15 = 75
8x = 8×15 = 120

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

75 and 120 is the correct answer