Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5 :8 if the sum of the number is 65 find the numbers​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the ratio be 5x:8x

give that

5x+8x=13x

13x=65

x=5

5x=25

8x=40

therefore the numbers are 25 and 40

Answer 2

Answer:

The two numbers are 25 and 40

Step-by-step explanation:

As

• The sum of 5 and 8 is 13
• 5/13 of 65 will be 25 because 65/13 = 5 , 5*5=25. the first number.
• 8/13 of 65 will be 40 because 65/13=5, 8*5=40.

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