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User SmRaj
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Answer:

51 + 85 = 136

Explanation:

Hi,

The ratio of two numbers is 3 to 5.

Let x represent the constant of the proportionality

3x + 5x = 136

8x = 136 (divide both sides by 8)

x = 17

The numbers are:

3*17 = 51 and

5*17 = 85

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51 + 85 = 136

User Pravanjan
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Answer:

51 and 85

Explanation:

add the two ratio parts (3 & 5) and divide by total. you get 17. then multiply the parts by 3 and 5 to get the answer

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