SOLUTION: Two numbers are in 5:3. Their sum is 160. What are the numbers?

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Question 359231: Two numbers are in 5:3. Their sum is 160. What are the numbers?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x + 3x = 160

8x = 160

x = 160/8

x = 20

The numbers are 5(20) or 100 and 3(20) or 60.