Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5:8 if the sum of the numbers is 182 find the number

Answer 1

Hey friend...,!!

Let the numbers be 5x and 8x.
Their sum = 182
So,
5x + 8x = 182
13x = 182
X = 182/13
X = 14
So,the numbers are ( 5 * 14) = 70
And, ( 8 * 14) = 112

Hope it helps...!!,

Answer 2

let the ratio be 5x and 8x
Atq,
5x + 8x = 182
13x = 182
x = 182/13
x = 14 Ans