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The ratio of 2 numbers is 3:5.If the sum of the number is 216.Find the 2 numbers

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Answer:

81 and 135

Explanation:

sum the parts of the ratio , 3 + 5 = 8 parts

divide 216 by 8 to find the value of one part of the ratio

216 ÷ 8 = 27 ← value of 1 part of the ratio, then

3 parts = 3 × 27 = 81

5 parts = 5 × 27 = 135

The 2 numbers are 81 and 135

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