Question

Two numbers are in the ratio of 5:8 and the sum of its number 182 find the number

Answer 1

Let numbers be 5k and 8k

We are given, 5k+8k = 182
                         13k = 182
                     so, k = 14

so, numbers are 5(14) = 70
                 and, 8(14)   = 112

Answer 2

let numbers be 5x and 8x
according to question ,
5x+8x = 182
13x. = 182
x. = 182/13 = 14
the numbers are ..5×14 = 70 8×14 = 112