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Find the two numbers whose ratio is 3 to 5 and whose sum is 88​

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Explanation:

let number is x and y

condition 1-

x/y = 3/5

condition 2-

x + y = 88

put value from condition 1

x/y =3/5

x= 3/5 y

3/5 y + y = 88

8/5 y =88

y= 55

x=88-55= 33

first number = 33 second number = 55

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