Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 8:3. If the sum of the numbers is 143,find the numbers?
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Answer 1

Given two numbers in ratio 8:3

8x+3x=143

11x=143

x=143/11 =13

so numbers are

a1=13×8=104

a2=13×3=39

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the numbers be= x

sum of numbers is 11

first numberis= 143/11*8 =104

second number be =143/11*3=39