Question

If the ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 64, find the numbers

• A. 24,40
• B. 20,44
• C. 18,46
• D. 16,48

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 24,40

Let the numbers be:

$3x \text{ and } 5x$

Given:

$3x + 5x = 64$
$8x = 64$
$x = 8$

Therefore, the numbers are:

$3x = 3 \times 8 = 24$
$5x = 5 \times 8 = 40$

So, the numbers are:

$\boxed{24 \text{ and } 40}$