Question 550237
 Two numbers are in the ratio 8:3. If the sum of numbers is 143,find the numbers.

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8:3 is the same as 8x:3x
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Equation:
8x + 3x = 143
11x = 143
x = 13
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3x = 39
8x = 104
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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