Two numbers are in the ratio 8:5. If they differ by 16, what are the numbers?
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If there are numbers in the ratio 8:5, what will be the ratio of difference? The numbers are in the ratio of 8:5:3. Let's divide by three then multiply by 16. Therefore, the numbers are 128/3 and 80/3.
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Your Answer is 42⅔ and 26⅔
Step-by-step explanation:
If two numbers are 8x and 5x
8x - 5x = 3x
3x = 16
x = 16 / 3
1st Number is 8 × 16 / 3 = 128/3 = 42⅔
2nd Number is 42⅔ - 16 = 26⅔
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