SOLUTION: Find two numbers whose sum is 160 and that have the ratio 5:3.

SOLUTION: Find two numbers whose sum is 160 and that have the ratio 5:3.

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Question 310401: Find two numbers whose sum is 160 and that have the ratio 5:3.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x+3x=160
8x=160
x=20
5x=100
3x=60
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