Question

two numbers are in the ratio 8 is to 3 if the sum of the number is 143 find the number

Answer 1

Let first no. be 8x
second no. be 3x
Acc. to statement
8x + 3x = 143
11x = 143/11 =13

First no. = 8x = 8×13 = 104
Second no.= 3x = 3×13 = 39

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Answer 2

Let their ratio be x
therefore 8x:3x
A/Q
8x+3x=143
11x=143
x= 143/11
x=13
1st no. =8×13
= 104
2nd no. =3×13
=39