Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 3:8.
The larger number is 96, find the
sum of the numbers

Answer 1

The sum of the numbers is 132

Explanation:

First find the smallest number

• 3/8=x/96
• 2(96)=8x
• 288=8x
• x=36

Thus, you found the smallest number

then there sum given as 96+36=132