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Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If one of them is greater than the other by 10,Find the smaller number.​

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Answer:

15?

Explanation:

Sorry I'm not entirely sure that is correct but I hope it helped!

User Ori Folger
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Answer:

smaller number = 15

Explanation:

Let the two numbers be 5x and 3x respectively.

According to the question —

5x — 3x = 10

2x = 10

x = 5

Thus the smaller number is 3 × 5 = 15

User Moteus
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