The ratio is 5 to 3. The sum of the numbers is 16. What are the numbers

Question

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Answer 1

Since the numbers are in the ratio 5:3, we can call them 5x and 3x.

 

So, 5x + 3x = 16

 

              8x = 16    x = 2

 

5x = 10 and 3x = 6.

Answer 2

Add up the numbers in the ratio, 5 and 3. 5+3=8. Then take 16 and divide it by 8 to get 2. Take 2 and multiply it by the numbers in the ratio (5 and 3) to get 10 and 6. Hope this helps!