Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 8:3.If the sum of the number is 143, find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the no. be x.

According to the question,

8x+3x=143

11x=143

x=143/11

x=13

8x=8(13)=104

3x=3(13)=39

Therefor, the no.'s are 104 and 39.

Answer 2

Answer:

Given ratio = 8:3

Sum = 143

Let the constant = x

According to the question,

8x + 3x = 143

11x = 143

x = 143/11

x = 13

First number = 8x = 8*13 = 104

second number = 3x = 3*13 = 39

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