CHECK POINT 8.2
1. Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 8. If the sum of the
numbers is 182, find the numbers.
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CHECK POINT 8.2
1. Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 8. If the sum of the
numbers is 182, find the numbers.
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Answer:
Let the numbers be 5x and 8x
According to question
5x+8x=182
13x=182
x=182/13
x=14
1st number=5x
=5(14)
=70
2nd number=8x
=8(14)
=112