Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:8, if the sum of the numbers is 182. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

Let the two numbers be 5x and 8x

Then

5x + 8x = 182

13x = 182

x = 182/13

x= 14

One number= 5 × 14 = 70

Other number = 8 × 14 = 112

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