Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5 :8 . The sum of the number is 182 find the numbers ​

Answer 1

let the numbers be 5x and 8x

their ratio is 5:8

their sum is 5x+8x=182

13x=182

X=14

The numbers are

5x=70

8x=112

✓✓✓✓✓✓✓∆

❤❤❤❤❤❤

Answer 2

Let the numbers =5x and 8x

According to the question

5x+8x=182

13x=182

so, x= 182/13

= 14

so, First number =5×14= 70

and second number =8×14= 112

Hope this helps you