Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5:8 .their sum is 182 find the numbers

Answer 1

Heya friend,


Let the numbers be 5x and 8x. Then,

according to question,

5x + 8x = 182

=> 13x = 182

=> x = 182/13

=> x = 14

Hence, 1st number = 5 × 14 = 70

and the 2nd number = 8 × 14 = 112.




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Answer 2

hey user !!!!

let,, ratio 5:8= 5x and 8x

their sum is given = 182 .

now ,, 5x+8x= 182 ( as the total sum is 182 )
= 13x= 182
=x=182÷13 = 14 .

theirfore,, the requried no.s = 5x= 5×14 = 70
and = 8x= 8×14 = 112

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