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Divide 120 in the ratio 3:5

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Answer: 45, 75

Explanation:

We have the ratio 3:5 and have to split in the number 120.

Since we don't know each number, we can substitute it as x.

3x : 5x

We now have the equation 3x + 5x = 120

We can solve for x.

8x = 120

x = 120/8 = 15

3x : 5x

3 x 15 : 5 x 15

45 : 75

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