Question 715030
Each one has {{{ 3 / ( 3 + 5 ) = 3/8 }}} and
{{{ 5 / ( 3 + 5 ) = 5/8 }}} of the total, {{{ y }}}
given:
{{{ ( 5/8)*y - (3/8)*y = 16 }}}
{{{ y*(2/8) = 16 }}}
{{{ y*(1/4) = 16 }}}
{{{ y = 64 }}}
check:
{{{ (5/8)*64 = 40 }}}
{{{ (3/8)*64 = 24 }}}
{{{ 40 - 24 = 16 }}}
OK