Problema Solution
Two numbers are in the ratio of 5:8. If the sum of the number is 182, find the numbers.
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let 'x' and 'y' be the numbers
x : y = 5 : 8 cross multiply
8x = 5y
the sum of the numbers is 182
x + y = 182
by solving the system of equations
8x = 5y
x + y = 182
we find
x = 70
y = 112
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the numbers are 70 and 112.