Answer:
the greater of the 2 numbers is 32
Explanation:
given the ratio of the 2 numbers is 3 : 8 = 3x : 8x ( x is a multiplier )
sum the parts of the ratio and equate to 44, then solve for x
3x + 8x = 44
11x = 44 ( divide both sides by 11 )
x = 4
then
3x = 3 × 4 = 12
8x = 8 × 4 = 32
the 2 numbers are 12 and 32 with 32 being the greater of the two