Question

x :y =5:3
and
x + y = 56
Work out the value of x and y

Answer 1

Answer:

x=35

y=21

Step-by-step explanation:

x = 5a

y = 3a

x+y = 56

5a + 3a = 56

        8a = 56

          a = 56/8 = 7

x = 5a = 5*7 = 35

y = 3a = 3*7 = 21