Question

Two numbers are in the ration 5:6 then sum of two numbers is 88 then the smallest number is ------​

Answer 1

Answer:

5x=40

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio =5:6

Let the two number be 5x and 6x

5x+6x=88

11x=88

x=8

5x=5×8=40

6x=6×8=48

Therefore the smallest number is 5x that is 40

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Answer 2

let the two numbers be 5x and 6x

5x+6x=88

=11x=88

=x=88/11

=x=8

5x=5×8=40

6x=6×8=48