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Answer: 24 and 16

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24 and 16

Explanation:

let's assume two part be x and (40 - x)

According to Question,


x(1)/(4) = (40 - x) (3)/(8)


x= (3(40 - x))/(2)


2 * x = 120 - 3x


2x + 3x = 120


5x = 120


\cancel{5}x= \cancel{120}


x = 24

Hence one part is 24 and other is (40 - 24) = 16 .

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