Question

Two number are in the ratio 5:8 if if there sum is 130 find the numbers​

Answer 1

50 and 80

Explanation:

two numbers are in ratio 5;8 which is 5x + 8x

sum = 130

5x + 8x = 130

13x = 130 ( divide both sides by 13)

x = 10

to find the two numbers we multiply by x

5x = 5 x 10 = 50

8x = 8 x 10 = 80