Question

Two numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 5 and their sum is 96. Find the larger number?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the common ratio be x.

Then, the numbers are 3x and 5x.

According to condition,

3x+5x=96

or, 8x=96

or, x=96/8

or, x=12

Therefore, 3x=(3×12)=36

and, 5x=(5×12)=60

Therefore, the two numbers are 36 and 60.

Therefore the larger one is 60

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

3:5

3x and 5x

3x + 5x = 96

8x = 96

x= 96/8

x= 12

3x = 3(12)

36

5x = 5(12)

60

60 is larger

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