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Divide 64 in the ratio 5:3​

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Answer:

The parts of 64 are 40 and 24

Explanation:

Let us use the ratio method to solve the question

∵ The ratio is 5: 3

→ Find the sum of the two terms of the ratio

∵ 5 + 3 = 8

∵ We want to divide 64 in this ratio

→ By using the ratio method

→ 5 : 3 : 8

→ x : y : 64

→ By using cross multiplication

x × 8 = 5 × 64

∴ 8x = 320

→ Divide both sides by 8

x = 40

y × 8 = 3 × 64

∴ 8y = 192

→ Divide both sides by 8

y = 24

The parts of 64 are 40 and 24

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