SOLUTION: The ratio of two numbers is 8:5 and their sum is 52. Find the smaller number.
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Question 675283: The ratio of two numbers is 8:5 and their sum is 52. Find the smaller number.
Answer by sachi(548) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The ratio of two numbers is 8:5
let the nos be 8x & 5x
their sum is 52.
so 8x+5x=52
or 13x=52
oo x= 4
the smaller number=5*4=20
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