Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5:8 if thier LCM is 200 , find the number

Answer 1

$let \: the \: numbers \: be \: 5x \: and \: 8x \\ then \: lcm \: of \: 5x \: and \: 8x = x(5 \times 8) \\ 40x = 200 \\ x = 5 \\ numbers \: are \: 25 \: and \: 40$

Answer 2

Hello user

Let the ratio be of.

5x : 8x

According to question.

40x = 200

x = 5

x = 5

So numbers will be..

5 × 5 and 8 × 5

25 and 40