SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 117 and they are in ratio of 8 to 5. find the two numbers.

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Question 685784: the sum of two numbers is 117 and they are in ratio of 8 to 5. find the two numbers.
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the sum of two numbers is 117 and they are in ratio of 8 to 5. find the two numbers.
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8x + 5x = 117
x = 9
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--> 72 & 45